Program / Project Analyst
About The Position
The Readiness Program Analyst plays a critical role in supporting naval aviation mission requirements by providing advanced analytical insights and process improvement strategies. Operating as a key contractor supporting the Department of the Navy, this individual evaluates operational readiness data to maximize aircraft availability, identify capability gaps, and optimize resource allocation. The analyst acts as a bridge between raw maintenance data and strategic decision-making, ensuring that naval aviation programs operate at peak efficiency while adhering to strict military standards and mission objectives. In this role, the analyst is responsible for the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and enhancement of program readiness metrics. This involves extracting and analyzing complex data sets from various aviation maintenance databases to identify historical trends, forecast future readiness postures, and pinpoint operational bottlenecks. The analyst will apply rigorous analytical techniques to translate this raw data into actionable intelligence, developing comprehensive reports, dashboards, and leadership briefings that guide program managers in their strategic planning. Furthermore, the analyst serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring that all data models and proposed solutions accurately reflect the real-world constraints and operational realities of naval aviation environments. This role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, or a closely related equivalent discipline or Journey-level analytical capabilities with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process optimization, and readiness forecasting.
- Proven ability to utilize advanced analytical technologies, with 3+ years of hands-on experience using Databricks, QLIK, or Tableau.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate up and down the Chain of Command (CoC), including delivering leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.
- Active Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).
Nice To Haves
- Experience evaluating current maintenance workflows and supply chain interactions to find areas of operational waste or inefficiency.
- Proven track record of collaborating closely with engineering teams, maintenance personnel, and program leadership to design targeted interventions.
- Familiarity working in a DoD compliance-heavy environment.
- Familiar with the Six Sigma process, demonstrating the ability to apply these continuous improvement methodologies to real-world aviation maintenance and readiness challenges.
- Deep, practical knowledge of naval aviation maintenance procedures, specifically the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), to provide the necessary context for accurately interpreting readiness data.
- Deep knowledge of naval aviation data and data systems, with specific expertise navigating and extracting from DECKPLATE and AMSRR.
Responsibilities
- Continuous monitoring, evaluation, and enhancement of program readiness metrics.
- Extracting and analyzing complex data sets from various aviation maintenance databases to identify historical trends, forecast future readiness postures, and pinpoint operational bottlenecks.
- Applying rigorous analytical techniques to translate raw data into actionable intelligence.
- Developing comprehensive reports, dashboards, and leadership briefings that guide program managers in their strategic planning.
- Serving as a subject matter expert, ensuring that all data models and proposed solutions accurately reflect the real-world constraints and operational realities of naval aviation environments.
Benefits
- Compressed Work Schedules (CWS), Flexible Work Schedules, and Remote Opportunities (depending on the role)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
- Education reimbursement & personal development stipend
- Short-term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accidental Insurance
- 100% Company-paid Life + AD&D and Long-term disability
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- Paid Maternity Leave (after 6 months of employment)
- 11 federally recognized holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with Sierra contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
