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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Transportation Analyst

Full-TimeDeadline 10/30/26
$87.5k - $118.5k
Senior
Bachelor's
Seattle, WA, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsLogistics & Transportation
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience performing data analysis.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a role requiring problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • At least 3 years of experience interacting with business partners and customers.
  • At least 3 years of experience creating PowerPoint presentations and presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership from management through director level.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62; eligible statuses include U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Responsibilities
  • Develop leadership presentations based on metrics to show Boeing performance.
  • Conduct routine meetings for management and other leadership.
  • Assist in managing processes for Boeing Licensed Transportation Drivers, including overseeing the Port of Seattle badging process, participating in the driver hiring process, and coordinating recognition events.
  • Analyze historical data, logistics performance, and trends to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain written processes and materials.
  • Serve as backup for the Department of Transportation Analyst by interfacing with management at all locations to ensure regulatory compliance throughout The Boeing Company; providing management visibility into compliance or non-compliance with company policies, procedures, and Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations; obtaining oversize permits; performing the Teamster job-bidding process; and coordinating required internal and external training classes.
  • Provide administrative support, including ordering supplies and materials, so management and drivers have resources needed to perform their duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • At least 3 years of experience in data analysis using tools including Excel and Tableau, including advanced features such as VBA and macros, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
  • At least 3 years of experience working with commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers and analyzing transportation data.
  • At least 3 years of project management experience.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing shares plunge 11% to $168.18 as 737 Max delivery targets slip

Boeing shares fell 10.69% to $168.18 on Tuesday after the company said it would miss delivery targets because production rates are improving more slowly than hoped. Trading volume hit 46.8 million shares, about 588% above the three-month average of 6.8 million. Third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion missed analysts' estimates of $23.8 billion. The adjusted loss per share of $0.34 was wider than the $0.25 forecast. Boeing will not reach its goal of delivering 500 737 Max jets this year. Slower production growth will also delay its path to profitability. The results dampen recent good news. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the 737-10 Max earlier this month, and in September Boeing won a US Navy fighter jet contract.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing posts $745B record backlog, but $464M free cash flow disappoints Wall Street

Boeing's turnaround is advancing, but cash is arriving more slowly than Wall Street wants. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4% year over year. Its adjusted loss narrowed to $0.34 per share from $7.47, and free cash flow rose to $464 million from $238 million. Backlog hit a record $745 billion, including more than 6,300 commercial aircraft. Still, Commercial Airplanes posted a $697 million operating loss and a negative 6.5% margin, hurt by delivery mix, higher supply-chain costs and spending on future production increases. Analysts are split. Jefferies cut its free cash flow forecasts to $2.2 billion for 2026, $4.8 billion for 2027, and $8 billion for 2028. Operationally, the FAA has certified the 737-7 and 737-10, and net debt has fallen to roughly $25 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing narrows Q3 loss to $0.34 a share as revenue hits $24.19B, but misses estimates

Boeing narrowed its third-quarter loss sharply, though results missed analyst estimates and its shares fell 9.4%. Core loss was $0.34 per share, against $7.47 a year earlier and a forecast loss of $0.25. Revenue rose 4% to $24.19 billion, short of the $24.39 billion consensus. Defense, Space & Security revenue climbed 15% to $7.94 billion, and Global Services rose 4% to $5.57 billion. Commercial Airplanes revenue fell 3% to $10.72 billion, with an operating loss of $697 million. Boeing delivered 161 commercial aircraft and booked 300 net orders. Its backlog hit a record $745 billion. Chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg said the company still has "more work to do.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing's Q3 loss widens to $0.26 a share as $697M commercial jet loss offsets 4% revenue growth

Boeing shares fell in early US trading on Tuesday after the company reported a third-quarter loss of $0.26 per share, wider than the $0.21 analysts expected. Revenue rose 4% year over year to $24.19 billion, above the $23.85 billion forecast. Its commercial airplanes division lost $697 million, against expectations of about $360.8 million. Engine delivery delays continue to hold back 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner output. Defence revenue climbed 15% to $7.94 billion, and Boeing won the US Navy's F/A-XX fighter contract. Free cash flow was $464 million, beating the $325.1 million consensus. Net debt stood at $25.2 billion. Vertical Research Partners noted the commercial loss was far smaller than a year earlier, when Boeing took a $4.9 billion charge on its 777-9 programme.

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Oct 24th, 2026
Boeing near lows as 737 MAX 10 wins FAA approval but Vaero dispute halts 777 freighters ($6.5M a day)

Boeing won US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 737 MAX 10 on October 20, but a supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for nearly two months. The jet, which seats up to 230 passengers, has more than 1,555 orders, over 30% of Boeing's 737 backlog. Boeing alleged that Florida supplier Vaero stopped shipping wing rib kits. The disruption cost as much as $6.5 million per day and hit 767 output, including KC-46 tankers. The two sides settled in late September, but 777 freighter production had not restarted as of October 23. Boeing posted a second-quarter core loss of $0.76 per share on revenue of $24.6 billion, up 67%. Its backlog reached a record $715 billion. Shares closed at $188 on October 23, near the 52-week low of $177. Boeing reports third-quarter results on October 27.