Senior Naval Data & Metrics Analyst — On Site Norfolk

Sawdey Solution Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant Company Culture

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Competitive Compensation Package

HSA with employer contributions

Dependent-care FSA

PTO and Federal Holidays

Immediately vested 401(k) with company

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral program

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services seeks a Senior Metrics and Data Analyst (Navy) to provide advanced analytical and data science support to COMNAVSURFLANT. You will analyze readiness data across PESTONI pillars, develop predictive models, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior Navy leadership.

You will build dashboards, datasets, and reporting structures, work with Navy sources, and apply Python/R analytics to support force readiness decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A degree in analytics, computer science, data science, or related technical field is highly desired.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Surface Force readiness data and metrics across the PESTONI pillars to identify trends, systemic gaps, readiness drivers, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collect, integrate, validate, manage, and interpret data from authoritative Navy and Department of Defense sources.
• Develop and maintain databases, analytical datasets, metrics, models, and reporting structures supporting Force Generation analysis.
• Develop and apply predictive analytics, machine-learning models, and AI-driven analytical techniques to complex defense and readiness problems.
• Use statistical analysis and data science methodologies to identify relationships, leading indicators, and factors affecting Surface Force operational readiness.
• Use analytical tools and programming languages such as Python and R to perform statistical analysis and build operational and financial risk models.
• Support development of predictive readiness models designed to forecast readiness degradation and improve operational availability.
• Develop dashboards, data visualizations, reports, and executive-level analytical products to support Government and Flag-level decision-making.
• Support development of Analyses of Alternatives, Business Case Analyses, monitoring frameworks, readiness assessments, and other data-driven studies.
• Evaluate Surface Force business practices, primary and secondary data sources, data gaps, and existing analytical capabilities and recommend improvements.
• Develop and recommend new metrics, data models, and leading indicators to improve the Government's ability to monitor and forecast readiness.
• Translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders and operational stakeholders.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, analytical working groups, deep-dive sessions, and senior-level readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with Government personnel, operational subject matter experts, and other analysts to ensure analytical products accurately reflect Navy operational requirements.
• Maintain required training, credentials, and qualifications and comply with Government and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Machine learning

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

Excel

Education

Master's degree

Analytics

Data science

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Sawdey Solution Services seeks a Senior Metrics and Data Analyst (Navy) to provide advanced analytical and data science support to COMNAVSURFLANT. You will analyze readiness data across PESTONI pillars, develop predictive models, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior Navy leadership.

You will build dashboards, datasets, and reporting structures, work with Navy sources, and apply Python/R analytics to support force readiness decisions.