Aircraft MXS Research/Data Analyst, Senior WPAFB

Diaconia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia is seeking a data analytics professional to collect, analyze, and interpret data from USAF maintenance and logistics systems. You will develop visual outputs and dashboards to support decision-making and performance monitoring.

The role requires experience with DoD data environments, strong modeling and validation skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with USAF logistics, maintenance, or program support systems.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, modeling, and data validation.
• Ability to develop analytics tools/programs using JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, or VBA.
• Experience designing and delivering data visualizations—Tableau preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, aggregate, and interpret data from USAF maintenance and logistics systems.
• Perform trend assessments, identify performance indicators, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate analytical findings into visual outputs with charts, dashboards, and reports.
• Validate data sets within G081, PDMSS, and LEAP.
• Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and relevance for decision-support.

Skills

USAF logistics experience

Quantitative analysis

Analytics tools development

Data visualization

Strong communication

Education

MA/MS degree with 12+ years DoD experience

BA/BS with 15+ years DoD experience

Tools

JMP

MATLAB

Simio

Python

VBA

Tableau

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect, aggregate, and interpret data from USAF maintenance and logistics systems.
• Perform trend assessments and identify performance indicators, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate analytical findings into visual outputs including charts, graphs, dashboards, and spreadsheet reports.

Data Integrity & Quality Assurance

• Validate data sets within G081, Program Depot Maintenance Scheduling System (PDMSS), and Logistics Evaluation Assurance Program (LEAP).
• Ensure data accuracy, traceability, standardization, and relevance for decision-support applications.
• Identify inconsistent or incomplete data entries and work with stakeholders to correct deficiencies.

Modeling, Forecasting, & Simulation

• Independently design, build, and execute scientific models to evaluate and predict aircraft and logistics performance parameters.
• Utilize quantitative and computational tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, and VBA to simulate operational outcomes.
• Apply analytical methodologies to solve complex sustainment problems and develop alternative solutions.

Research, Innovation, & Study Participation

• Serve as a member of analytical study teams supporting USAF logistics, maintenance, and operational improvement efforts.
• Generate new concepts, tools, and methodologies to strengthen aircraft health monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
• Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, and budget constraints to ensure successful study execution.

Visualization & Results Communication

• Build data dashboards, performance graphics, and visualization models using Tableau or similar tools.
• Present analytic outcomes to program leadership, engineering teams, and cross-organizational audiences.
• Develop written reports, white papers, briefings, and data packages supporting program decisions.

Customer & Interagency Collaboration

• Coordinate with USAF units, program offices, depot organizations, and enterprise users to enhance data quality and analytic output.
• Communicate complex technical findings in a clear, actionable manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain strong professional relationships and support negotiation, problem-resolution, and consensus building.
• Must have USAF experience or relevant Department of Defense experience with the Aircraft.
• Prior Aircraft Crew Chief experience a plus.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with USAF logistics, maintenance, or program support systems.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, modeling, and data validation.
• Ability to develop analytics tools/programs using JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, or VBA.
• Experience designing and delivering data visualizations—Tableau preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Experience

• Background in aircraft sustainment, depot maintenance, or reliability/maintainability analysis.
• Experience with operational readiness metrics and performance forecasting.
• Knowledge of Air Force data environments, workflow structure, and stakeholder relationships.
• USAF Aircraft Crew Chief experience.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Active Secret DOD Clearance required at hire date will upgrade right candidate to Top Secret DOD Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for U.S. Government entity.
• AND One of the following combinations of education/experience:
  • MA/MS degree, and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD.
  • BA/BS, fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.