Data Analyst - Arcata Associates, Inc.

JOB DUTIES

• Under limited supervision, a Data Analyst performs professional and scientific analysis of actual and predictable operational activities of a military, government, or business system to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making or for resource allocation
• Advises the Chief of Maintenance (COM) and personnel on corrective and preventive maintenance issues throughout the organization.
• Create accurate reports utilizing the organizations maintenance management programs (Maximo). Participates in Maximo improvement efforts at both Annex and Corporate level.
• Create and present Power Point presentations.
• Have a general knowledge of systems and assets listed in the SDD (Systems Description Document).
• Review reports, technical papers, drawings, specifications, procedures, etc., and generate reports.
• Prepare routine maintenance correspondence (weekly system status reports) to the CoM and customer.
• Manage and provide improvements to various maintenance programs (RSSD, SSB).
• Design, develop and adapt a variety of methods to analyze operational problems.
• Utilize modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.
• Develop and conduct analytical studies to provide advice and evaluations of the probable effects of alternative solutions to problems.
• Perform professional work in operations research and analyze test runs on computers to correct or direct correction of programs and input data.
• Conducts studies to organize data collection to select and apply appropriate methods of analyses, to evaluate findings and draw reliable conclusions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics, or equivalent formal training, and 3 years of related analytical experience.
• Demonstrated skill, knowledge, and technical competency in the use of scientific and mathematical theories and principles applicable to more complex operations research.
• Ability to employ professional methods of scientific inquiries and analyses in the solution of difficult and complex research and/or systems analysis problems.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare thorough and comprehensive reports or analytical studies.
• Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning/organizing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics, and 5 years of related analytical experience.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal. Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.