Readiness Program Analyst

SADDLE BUTTE SYSTEMS, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saddle Butte Systems, LLC seeks a Readiness Program Analyst to support naval aviation readiness by analyzing maintenance and logistics data to improve aircraft availability and inform program decisions at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The role monitors readiness metrics, identifies degradation drivers, and helps leadership balance cost, schedule, and performance across sustainment activities.

The analyst develops concise briefings for PMA-299 leadership and collaborates with depot, supply, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or a closely related field or journey-level analytical capability.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process improvement, and readiness forecasting.
• Strong ability to analyze operational, maintenance, or logistics data and identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to deliver leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.
• Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate aircraft readiness metrics and availability.
• Conduct root cause analysis on readiness issues such as supply delays and maintenance constraints.
• Develop clear, decision-focused briefings and reports for PMA-299 leadership.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, depot activities, supply organizations, and engineering teams to improve turnaround times and readiness outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Readiness forecasting

Communication skills

Briefing leadership (O-6+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

DECKPLATE

AMSRR

Job 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 PMA-299 at NAS Patuxent River, 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 PMA-299 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 role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

What Makes a Successful Candidate:

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.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or a closely related field, or journey-level analytical capability
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process improvement, and readiness forecasting.
• 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.
• Active Secret security clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).

Nice to have:

• 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.

Salary range: $90K to $140K

Saddle Butte Systems is an EOE/AA employer.