Data and AI Analyst

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Fairfield, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense, located in Fairfield, Ohio, is seeking an AI Analyst to support the VP/GM and cross-functional teams by identifying, evaluating, and implementing AI and data solutions within strict defense and compliance guardrails.

You will analyze processes, collect and analyze data, build dashboards, run feasibility studies for AI tools, and document risks and controls while partnering with IT, data engineering, and security to ensure compliant data use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or related field; Master’s a plus.
• 2–5 years in data analysis, business analytics, or applied AI/ML in regulated environments.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics language (Python or R), plus BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes to identify AI and data opportunities that improve efficiency, quality, and decisions.
• Collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data to support AI model development.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to measure AI initiative impact (ROI, risk, outcomes).
• Run feasibility assessments and proofs-of-concept for AI tools (predictive models, copilots, automation).
• Document AI use cases, data sources, risks, and controls per security and defense standards.
• Partner with IT, data engineering, and security to ensure compliant data access and use.

Skills

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor’s in Data Science

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Statistics

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 2933 Symmes Road, Fairfield, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling?For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial,Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technicalleadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation,we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movementproducts for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group ofknowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Title: AI Analyst

Reports to: VP/GM

Summary
The AI Analyst supports the VP/GM and cross-functional teams in identifying, evaluating, and implementing AI and data solutions. The role focuses on analysis, prototyping, and measurement of AI use cases within strict defense and compliance guardrails.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes to identify AI and data opportunities that improve efficiency, quality, and decisions.
• Collect, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data to support AI model development and performance tracking.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to measure AI initiative impact (ROI, risk, operational outcomes).
• Run feasibility assessments and proofs-of-concept for AI tools (e.g., predictive models, copilots, automation workflows).
• Document AI use cases, data sources, risks, and controls in line with security, privacy, and defense standards.
• Partner with IT, data engineering, and security to ensure data access and use follow established guardrails and policies.
• Support training and change management with clear documentation, demos, and user guidance.

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field; Master’s a plus.
• 2–5 years in data analysis, business analytics, or applied AI/ML, ideally in regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics language (Python or R), plus BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with core ML concepts (classification, regression, NLP, clustering) and basic model evaluation.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance, especially for defense or highly regulated sectors.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical questions and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 2933 Symmes Road, Fairfield, Ohio, United States of America