Job Description

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or a closely related field, or journey-level analytical capability with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process improvement, and readiness forecasting.

Position Description:

The Readiness Program Analyst supports naval aviation mission requirements by analyzing readiness, maintenance, and logistics data to improve aircraft availability and inform program decisions. Supporting various PMAs, this role monitors daily readiness metrics, identifies drivers of degraded mission capability, and helps leadership balance cost, schedule, and performance across sustainment activities.

In this role, the analyst is responsible for monitoring and evaluating aircraft readiness metrics, aircraft availability, and degraded/mission-capable status. This includes analyzing BUNO-level maintenance and supply data, identifying trends and bottlenecks, and conducting root cause analysis on readiness issues such as supply delays, maintenance constraints, and component failures. The analyst develops clear, decision-focused briefings and reports for leadership, translating complex material condition, maintenance cost, and schedule data into actionable insights. The role also supports coordination with internal stakeholders, depot activities, supply organizations, and engineering teams to improve aircraft turnaround times and readiness outcomes.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and experience interpreting readiness, maintenance, or logistics data in a mission-driven environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, communicate effectively across all levels of the chain of command, and translate complex data into actionable operational insights. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Experience Required:

• Strong ability to analyze operational, maintenance, or logistics data and identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate up and down the chain of command, including delivering leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.

Desired Experience:

• Experience evaluating maintenance workflows and supply chain interactions to identify waste or inefficiencies.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams, maintenance personnel, and program leadership to develop targeted interventions.
• Familiarity working in a DoD compliance-heavy environment.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and other continuous process improvement methods. Practical knowledge of naval aviation maintenance procedures, including the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
• Knowledge of naval aviation data systems, including DECKPLATE and AMSRR. Experience with dashboard development and Databricks.
• Experience developing leadership briefings and translating complex technical, maintenance, and cost data into clear executive-level products.
• Ability to assess cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs in support of sustainment and lifecycle planning.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.