Spirit Defense - Experienced Data Scientist

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, within its Defense Business Unit, Spirit Defense. Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace, providing engineering, rapid prototyping, capabilities, technologies, and support for customer missions.

The Experienced Data Scientist consolidates and analyzes structured and unstructured data; develops algorithms, dashboards, queries, and models; and applies statistical and machine learning methods to support business solutions and decision-making. The role works with functional business units and uses statistical software, off-the-shelf tools, and custom code to improve productivity and gain competitive advantage.

This is a union-represented position. The employee must be able to obtain CUI and OPSEC certifications and a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. The employer will not sponsor employment visa status. The position is at Spirit Defense; a work location or workplace arrangement is not specified.

Requirements

• 6–9 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 4–7 years of related experience with a master's degree.
• Must be able to obtain CUI and OPSEC certifications.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze diverse structured and unstructured data sets.
• Develop algorithms, dashboards, and queries to model datasets.
• Keep abreast of new analytical methodologies and technologies.
• Collaborate with functional business units to drive business solutions and direction.
• Develop, inspect, mine, transform, and model data using off-the-shelf software and custom code to raise productivity, improve decision-making, and gain competitive advantage.
• Use statistical software to perform statistical analysis.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data from various sources.
• Prepare conclusions and predictions based on data summaries.
• Devise modeling and measuring techniques using mathematics, statistical methods, operational mathematics, and machine learning techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eligible employees joining Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team may qualify for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior