Senior Data Analyst – Aircraft Performance & Visualization

Colsa; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation seeks a Senior Research/Data Analyst to join our Dayton, OH team supporting the KC-46 program. You will perform data collection, modeling, testing, and develop performance measurements to drive program objectives.

Responsibilities include validating USAF data (G081, PDMSS, LEAP), building visualizations, collaborating with USAF, and applying JMP, MATLAB, Python, VBA to evaluate aircraft parameter performance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MA/MS) with 12 years of experience, 5 in DoD.
• Bachelors with 15 years of DoD-experienced work.
• BS in math, CS, physical sciences, engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from USAF systems, identify trends, report with graphs and spreadsheets.
• Validate USAF maintenance data (G081, PDMSS, LEAP) for meaningful information.
• Collaborate with USAF to improve data inputs and outcomes.
• Develop mathematical models and computer programs (JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, VBA).
• Apply quantitative techniques to develop or refine models and solutions.
• Participate in study teams and execute projects within financial/time constraints.
• Design, build, and communicate findings using visualization techniques.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, engineering, or related field

Advanced degree (MA/MS) with 12 years DoD experience

Tools

Excel

Tableau

JMP

MATLAB

Simio

Python

VBA

Job description

COLSA Corporation seeks a Senior Research/Data Analyst to join our Dayton, OH team supporting the KC-46 program. You will perform data collection, modeling, testing, and develop performance measurements to drive program objectives.

Responsibilities include validating USAF data (G081, PDMSS, LEAP), building visualizations, collaborating with USAF, and applying JMP, MATLAB, Python, VBA to evaluate aircraft parameter performance.