Data Analyst with Security Clearance

Tekla Research, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan

401K retirement & matching

Tuition assistance program

Direct deposit & leave package

Job summary

Tekla Research, Inc. in Lexington Park, MD is seeking a Data Analyst to analyze readiness, maintenance, and logistics data to improve aircraft availability.

You will monitor readiness metrics, identify drivers of degraded mission capability, and translate data into actionable insights for leadership. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or 5+ years of analytical experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with DoD data systems such as DECKPLATE and AMSRR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or related field, or 5+ years of data analysis experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience interpreting readiness, maintenance, or logistics data in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze readiness, maintenance, and logistics data to improve aircraft availability and inform program decisions.
• Develop leadership briefings and clear reports from complex data.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, depot activities, and engineering to improve turnaround times and readiness outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Six Sigma familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Databricks

Dashboard development

DECKPLATE

AMSRR

Job description

Lexington Park, MD Must be a U.S. Citizen Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance

Data Analyst

Lexington Park, MD Must be a U.S. Citizen Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance

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

Position Description:

The Readiness Program Analyst supports naval aviation mission requirements by analyzing readiness, maintenance, and logistics data to improve aircraft availability and inform program decisions. Supporting various PMAs, this role monitors daily readiness metrics, identifies drivers of degraded mission capability, and helps leadership balance cost, schedule, and performance across sustainment activities. In this role, the analyst is responsible for monitoring and evaluating aircraft readiness metrics, aircraft availability, and degraded/mission-capable status. This includes analyzing BUNO-level maintenance and supply data, identifying trends and bottlenecks, and conducting root cause analysis on readiness issues such as supply delays, maintenance constraints, and component failures. The analyst develops clear, decision-focused briefings and reports for leadership, translating complex material condition, maintenance cost, and schedule data into actionable insights. The role also supports coordination with internal stakeholders, depot activities, supply organizations, and engineering teams to improve aircraft turnaround times and readiness outcomes.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and experience interpreting readiness, maintenance, or logistics data in a mission-driven environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, communicate effectively across all levels of the chain of command, and translate complex data into actionable operational insights. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Experience Required:

• Strong ability to analyze operational, maintenance, or logistics data and identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate up and down the chain of command, including delivering leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.

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. Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.

Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.