Data Platform & Analytics Manager – Millennium Space Systems at Boeing

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility/adoption benefits

Gift match to nonprofits

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Data Platform & Analytics Manager to lead a team of data engineers, scientists, and analysts in El Segundo. You will drive technical direction, project plans, and governance, aligning data platforms with business needs and security requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across teams, and delivering scalable data solutions for enterprise data platforms and modernization programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, analytics, or cloud data platform development.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, metadata management, lineage, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and retain a high-performing data team.
• Serve as technical authority for data platform systems.
• Implement modern DevSecOps for data: CI/CD, IaC, automated testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Support enterprise initiatives including Synapse, Purview, and modernization programs.
• Ensure ITAR and internal compliance requirements are met.

Skills

Team Leadership

Enterprise Data Platform Ownership

Process & Delivery Excellence

Collaboration

Roadmap

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Azure Synapse

Purview

Databricks

Job description

Company Overview

This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Position Summary

The Data Platform & Analytics Manager is responsible for managing a team of experienced data engineers, scientists, and analysts. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals. Acquiring resources for projects and processes provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides vision, oversight, and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees. This position’s internal job code is Data Science & Analytics Manager. Our team is currently hiring for a level K. This is an onsite role in our office in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Team Leadership – Recruit, coach, and retain a high-performing team of data platform architects, data scientists, analytics/ML engineers, and BI analysts
• Enterprise Data Platform Ownership – Serve as technical authority for the data platform systems
• Process & Delivery Excellence – Implement modern DevSecOps for data: CI/CD, IaC, automated testing, architecture decision records, and runbooks
• Collaboration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Roadmap – Support enterprise initiatives including Synapse, Purview, and related modernization programs
• Compliance – Ensure solutions meet ITAR and internal compliance requirements

Boeing First‑Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in data engineering, data science, analytics, or cloud data platform development
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading technical teams
• Deep understanding of data modeling, metadata management, lineage, and governance frameworks
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final US clearance Post Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with Azure Synapse, Purview, Databricks, or equivalent platforms
• Background supporting analytics, BI, and ML workloads
• Experience designing scalable systems for both real‑time and batch workloads
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead design sessions and mentor engineering teams
• Experience in aerospace or other regulated industries is a plus

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Level K: $173,400 – $255,000

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Category = Engineering Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 2026

Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Your Benefits

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry‑leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

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