What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analytics Delivery Lead position at Barnes Group?
BarnesWORX Community – a new and alternative way to work at Barnes Aerospace. A BarnesWORX Community employee provides the best of both worlds as we look to accelerate our innovation efforts and capitalize on new opportunities in a digital world. BarnesWORX Community provides a pool of new and specialized skillsets (similar to freelance talent) that can be engaged and leveraged to work on new product development and introduction, advanced programs and innovative projects to support the growth the company. Join the BarnesWORX Community and become part of a flexible workforce that allows you to use your specialized skills and capabilities on project-based assignments that truly make a difference at Barnes Aerospace.
Objectives of Role
12 Month Assignment: We are seeking a highly business-oriented Data & Analytics Delivery Lead to drive the translation of business problems into practical, high-impact data and analytics solutions. This role is accountable for rapidly delivering value through data—prioritizing speed, pragmatism, and measurable outcomes over perfection. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth (SQL, Python, data visualization) with exceptional business acumen and change management capability.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Problem Translation & Value Delivery
- Partner directly with business leaders to understand key challenges, pain points, and opportunities
- Translate ambiguous business problems into clear, actionable data and analytics solutions
- Identify high-value use cases that drive measurable outcomes (cost reduction, revenue growth, operational efficiency)
MVP-Driven Delivery & Execution
- Lead rapid delivery of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to validate business value quickly
- Emphasize speed to insight over perfection—iterate based on feedback
- Break down complex initiatives into incremental, deliverable components
Data Solution Development (Hands-On Leadership)
- Design and develop analytical datasets, models, and solutions using:
- SQL (advanced)
- Python / PySpark
- Data visualization tools (Power BI)
Platform Utilization & Oversight
- Leverage modern data platform capabilities:
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake)
- Azure Data Lake (Bronze/Silver/Gold)
- Power BI
- Support coexistence and transition from legacy (SSIS/SQL Server) to modern platforms
Skills & Qualifications:
- 6–10 years of experience in data, analytics, or data engineering roles
- Proven experience translating business problems into data and analytics solutions
- Advanced SQL skills (complex transformations, performance optimization)
- Strong experience with Python and/or PySpark
- Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (Power BI strongly preferred)
- Experience working with Azure data platforms (ADF, Databricks, ADLS)
- Strong understanding of data modeling and analytics solution design
- Demonstrated experience delivering MVPs and iterative solutions
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience acceptable in lieu.
Instructions:
To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.barnesaero.com click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.
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