Data Scientist, Asc Manager - Fleet Analytics

Job Description

Lockheed Martin – Data Analytics Innovations (DAI) is advancing the future of defense through cutting‑edge data science and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to develop and deploy advanced analytic tools that utilize AI/ML to enable proactive decision‑making and enhance mission readiness across all Lockheed Martin business areas, improving platform availability, reducing operational costs, and optimizing supply chains.

At Lockheed Martin – Data Analytics Innovations (DAI), we’re advancing the future of defense through cutting‑edge data science and artificial intelligence. Our mission is to develop and deploy advanced analytic tools that utilize AI/ML to enable proactive decision‑making and enhance mission readiness across all Lockheed Martin Business Areas—improving platform availability, reducing operational costs, optimizing supply chains, and more.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to design, develop and deliver advanced analytics that enable the proactive identification and mitigation of cost, readiness and risk issues facing fleets of aircraft.
• Collaborate with commercial and military aircraft sustainment teams to accelerate business decisions, investigate fleet degraders for root cause and recommend product and process improvements.
• Analyze and interpret data leading to the development and implementation of predictive models, forecasting and decision‑optimization tools.
• Solicit and understand new use cases, design and estimate optimal solutions, and deliver scalable products, capturing ROI of new tools and analyses.
• Identify talent needs, recruit, coach, maintain a talent pipeline, and allocate team members and resources to meet project demands.

We are a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, software engineers, fleet sustainment professionals and AI/ML specialists focused on solving complex problems that have a tangible impact on our customers. We work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, united by a passion for technology, innovation, and excellence. At Lockheed Martin, you’ll have access to top‑tier resources, technical mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports global missions.

You’re a visionary team‑leader and critical thinker, motivated, curious, and collaborative. You possess a problem‑solving mindset and are ready to tackle real‑world challenges with your data science and aircraft sustainment knowledge. You bring leadership, technical skill, and a drive to continuously learn and grow.

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering, Math, Physics or a related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork. Ability to analyze complex problems, develop creative solutions, and leverage data visualizations to convey impactful messages.
• Experience managing technical teams designing and deploying AI/ML powered solutions for data products and statistical analysis.
• Experience in aircraft design, maintenance, operations and/or sustainment (including supply chain and logistics domains).
• Must have a pioneering mindset, able to tackle new challenges and engage new stakeholders proactively without specific direction or complete definition.
• Familiarity with model interpretability, explain‑ability, and transparency.