Sr Research Specialist - Aviation Ops Data Analyst - MAG Aerospace

Position Summary:

 

MAG Aerospace is currently seeking a Senior Research Specialist – Aviation Operational Data Analyst for our Analysis and Reporting Tool (ART) engineering and analysis team.  Candidates will join a strong team providing real time data analysis to support aviation operations and operational test at the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Patuxent River, MD and other elite aviator training facilities.

The Analysis, Debrief, and Test (ADT) Branch supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite.  The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners.  All products are government owned, developed and managed. 

Analysts support decision-makers by quantifying naval warfighting capabilities and limitations under realistic employment conditions; developing empirical or theoretical estimates for the performance of fleet systems and platforms; and developing creative solutions to complex tactical and force design challenges.

 

 

 

**MUST BE A US CITIZEN with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance**

***This is a hybrid opportunity***

Hybrid Schedule defined: required to complete onsite training periodd (2-3months) with team, then onsite 1-2 times a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply standard research methodologies to gather, process, and analyze data. Use relevant database software to effectively organize and present data and generate reports.
• Generate compelling visualizations of quantitative datasets.
• Develop institutional knowledge of the mission of MSEA, including the team’s major customers.
• Participate in meetings with the team. Support preparations for customer interactions.
• Present and summarize data effectively in oral and written communication.

Requirements:

Required Experience:

• 10 years of relevant work experience in data collection and metrics creation.
• Skilled in programming (R, Python), statistics, SQL, data visualization, and other data analysis fundamentals.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to solve uniquely complex problems.
• Conceptualize and develop solutions, formulate problem statements, and develop analysis methods and approaches.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; experience in packaging analytic results in report format as well as in the development and presentation of oral briefings; interact with and advise senior levels of leadership.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment.
• Experience with supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts

 

Education / Certifications

• MS in Scientific Discipline; Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics or equivalent experience.
• PHD preferred.

 

Desired Skill, Experience, or Certifications

 

• Aviation experience

 

Clearance

• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience with supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts

 

• Hybrid Schedule defined: required to complete onsite training periodd (2-3months) with team, then onsite 1-2 times a week.

 

Company Policy:

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Click below for the “Know Your Rights" and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation. MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws. If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact the MAG Aerospace Recruiting email: Applicant.Assist@mag.us or call (703) 376-8993.

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