Turn Data Into Altitude – Join PDS Tech Commercial as an HR Data Analyst (Contract)! 

Location: Herndon, VA | Pay: $36 -$40/hour

Fuel Innovation Through Data in the Aviation Industry 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation giant to hire a HR Data Analyst.  In this role you'll play a mission-critical role in shaping the future of aviation workforce strategies. You'll work with stakeholders across the business, use cutting-edge analytics tools, and drive data-backed decisions that impact real lives and real careers. 

What You’ll Be Doing – Day-to-Day Mission Brief 

As part of our agile and innovative HR analytics team, your daily flight plan will include: 

• Collecting, cleaning, and transforming large, complex datasets from various sources. 

• Performing statistical and exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and insights. 

• Designing and developing dashboards and visual reports to communicate actionable findings. 

• Building and testing predictive models using Python, SQL, and ML libraries. 

• Writing clear, well-documented data queries and presenting recommendations to leadership. 

• Collaborating across departments to support projects and influence business direction. 

• Leveraging tools like Tableau, Alteryx, Skywise, and Python to streamline analysis. 

• Constantly exploring new data techniques and staying on the edge of analytics best practices. 

Qualifications – What’s on Your Boarding Pass 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a quant-focused field: Data Science, MIS, CS, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or similar. 

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics with hands-on skills in SQL and Python. 

• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data (JSON, XML). 

• Proficiency in Tableau, Excel, and other visualization tools. 

• Clear communication and presentation skills with a strong attention to detail. 

Preferred: 

• Certification in data analytics or engineering (e.g., Google Cloud Data Engineer). 

• Familiarity with machine learning models and statistical methods. 

• Exposure to tools like Alteryx, MATLAB, R, or SAS. 

• Experience working in HR or within HR datasets is a plus. 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Work Schedule: This position is 80% onsite in Herndon, VA and 20% remote.  

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer, including viewing monitors, reading reports, and analyzing data.  

• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through virtual meetings.  

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and other electronic devices.  

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.  

• Ability to sit for extended periods, as well as stand, walk, bend, squat, or kneel as needed in office and production environments.  

• Must be able to travel independently on occasion, including short-notice travel when required.  

• Shop floor visits require steel-toed shoes and may require additional personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, or other site-specific protective gear. 

 Ready for Takeoff? Apply Today. 

Join us at the intersection of data and aviation—where your analysis has real-world altitude. If you’re analytical, driven, and ready to contribute to a high-impact team that shapes workforce insights for a global aviation leader, we want to hear from you. 

Apply now and launch your career with PDS Tech Commercial. 

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