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Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago

Manager, Business Intelligence

Cedar Park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on enabling launches and operations in space. The Business Intelligence Manager will lead the data analytics strategy, manage a team of BI Analysts and Data Engineers, and ensure that data-driven decision-making supports the company's growth across various business units.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Business Intelligence team, including BI Analysts and Data Engineers, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and fostering professional growth

Partner with executives across Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, Sales, and other departments to identify critical business questions and develop analytics strategies that drive operational excellence

Oversee the design and implementation of Firefly's data architecture, including Power BI Fabric deployment, Azure-based data models, and analytics pipelines that enable cross-functional reporting

Establish data governance frameworks, KPI standardization, and metric definitions to ensure consistent reporting and reliable decision-making across the organization

Drive the creation of executive-level dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights for strategic planning, performance monitoring, and operational optimization

Champion data literacy across the organization, facilitating training and knowledge-sharing to help stakeholders effectively leverage analytics tools and insights

Demonstrated BI expertise by designing and deploying enterprise dashboards for management and executive leadership

Manage budget, resource allocation, and technology selection for the BI function, ensuring optimal ROI on analytics investments

Establish data security protocols and access controls to protect sensitive information while enabling appropriate data democratization

Lead the development of predictive analytics and AI/ML initiatives that advance Firefly's capabilities in forecasting, optimization, and process automation

Travel between Firefly's Texas facilities (HQ in Cedar Park, Rocket Ranch in Briggs, and Spacecraft facility in Leander) to maintain close collaboration with teams across locations

Qualification

Business IntelligencePower BIAzure servicesData governanceData analyticsAI/ML implementationData architectureAgile practicesLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

5+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role

Proven track record of building and scaling analytics teams that deliver measurable business impact

Advanced knowledge of Power BI, including enterprise-scale implementations, DAX, Power Query, and data modeling

Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures, with experience in Azure services including Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and SQL databases

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences and articulate the business value of data initiatives

Experience implementing data governance frameworks, including data quality management, metadata management, and security protocols

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field