Leader, Data Engineering & Analytics

JFK International Air Terminal; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK International Air Terminal is seeking a Manager of Data Engineering & Data Science to lead data engineering, quality, analytics, and ML initiatives. You will guide data architecture and set standards to elevate data maturity and decision-making across datasets.

The role collaborates with IT, Digital, and business leaders to build scalable data solutions that improve operations and customer experience, while translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5–8+ years in data engineering, data science, analytics, or data architecture.
• Background check and compulsory security clearances for airport work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced analytics, statistical, and ML models.
• Operationalize predictive insights via dashboards and reporting tools.
• Establish and maintain data quality, validation, governance standards.
• Identify trends and opportunities for data-driven improvements.
• Design, optimize, document, and maintain data pipelines and integrations.
• Translate complex findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python/R

ETL/ELT

Data lake

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure SQL

Fabric

Job description

JFK International Air Terminal is seeking a Manager of Data Engineering & Data Science to lead data engineering, quality, analytics, and ML initiatives. You will guide data architecture and set standards to elevate data maturity and decision-making across datasets.

The role collaborates with IT, Digital, and business leaders to build scalable data solutions that improve operations and customer experience, while translating complex analyses into actionable recommendations for executives.