Senior Data Scientist

Job Description Summary
[What the role is]
The Data Science section in the CAAS’ Air Navigation Services (ANS) Group manages Air Traffic Management (ATM) performance through developing and tracking a set of key operational performance indicators. The section also conducts performance benchmarking with leading Air Navigation Services Providers (ANSPs) around the world to acquire best practices of other ANSPs, with a view to improving our own performance; apply data science techniques to real-life issues; and develop the information strategy and implementation plan for CAAS ANS Group.

The candidate is required to work with other divisions and research institutes to understand and study operational constraints and challenges and is expected to apply data science techniques to guide decision making in overcoming the challenges. The candidate is therefore expected to have a working knowledge of data science tools such as Python and Tableau.

The candidate is expected to work with other divisions to deliver the ANS group information strategy and implementation plan; and with external vendors to deliver a data management system, during which, he/she is expected to gather the requirements of a data management system and utilise his/her knowledge of data systems to translate operational requirements into technical specifications. The candidate is also expected to understand the procurement process and cyber security requirements necessary for all systems in the public sectors.

The candidate may also be required to undertake other duties deemed suitable by the organisation.

[What you will be working on]
• Maintain, measure and evolve the monitoring and benchmarking of key performance indicators in ANS group
• Work with other divisions to frame operational issues and use data analytics to provide solutions
• Work with research institutes to design new DSAI engines
• Work with external vendors to deliver an end-to-end data management system

[What we are looking for]
• Minimum 5 - 10 years experience in the field of data analytics and/or data science
• Good Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information technology or equivalent
• Working knowledge of data science techniques
• Working knowledge of Air Traffic Management will be a plus
• Working knowledge of procurement process to support acquisition
• Good interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
• Aptitude for analytics
• Positive working attitude
• Good staff work

Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.