Data Analyst

Tekla Research is seeking a Data Analyst to support naval aviation readiness by turning readiness, maintenance, and logistics data into decision-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze readiness, maintenance, and logistics data to improve aircraft availability and support program decisions.
• Monitor daily readiness metrics and identify drivers behind degraded mission capability.
• Support PMAs by balancing cost, schedule, and performance across sustainment activities.
• Monitor and evaluate aircraft readiness metrics, aircraft availability, and degraded or mission-capable status.
• Analyze BUNO-level maintenance and supply data.
• Identify trends and bottlenecks impacting readiness outcomes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for readiness issues, including supply delays, maintenance constraints, and component failures.
• Create clear, decision-focused briefings and reports for leadership.
• Translate complex material condition, maintenance cost, and schedule data into actionable insights.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, depot activities, supply organizations, and engineering teams to improve aircraft turnaround times and readiness outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong ability to analyze operational, maintenance, or logistics data and identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to communicate up and down the chain of command.
• Proven capability to deliver leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Education

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

Tools & Technologies

• Databricks
• DECKPLATE
• AMSRR

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

Location & Salary

• Lexington Park, MD (onsite)
• Projected salary range: USD 120,000 - 130,000 per year
• Salary is set based on experience and contractual requirements; the range is not a guarantee.

Experience level: 5+ years.