Research/Data Analyst, Senior

General Summary

Perform Senior Research and Data Analyst for the KC-46 Pegasus program office. The Senior Research/Data Analyst must possess advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. They will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of Research/Data Analyst within the Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Shall collect data from various USAF operating systems, identify positive and negative trends and report detailed information using graphs, charts, and spreadsheets as required
• Examine and validate the accuracy of the USAF maintenance data to include G081, Program Depot Maintenance Scheduling System (PDMSS), and Logistics Evaluation Assurance Program (LEAP) to ensure that it produces meaningful information
• Collaborate and coordinate with USAF organizations to improve the accuracy of data inputs to ensure desired outcomes
• Utilize scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict aircraft parameter performance, JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, VBA
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions
• Ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints
• Ability to design, build, and communicate findings using visualization techniques, Tableau preferred with others accepted
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations

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Required Experience

One of the following combinations of education/experience:

• • Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS) and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD - OR-
  • BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• Possess at minimum a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering or a closely-related scientific discipline
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze data sets using Excel (10 years' experience with Excel)
• Ability to utilize Python for data cleaning, transformation, and automation
• Ability to create clear, impactful data visualization and dashboards using Tableau to communicate trends and findings
• Ability to perform data analysis to identify operational patterns and performance metrics relevant to mission objectives

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.