Are you a highly motivated Senior Research Specialist/Data Analyst? Do you have a passion for developing creative solutions to complex tactical and force design challenges? Then AMERICAN SYSTEMS Senior Research Specialist/Aviation Operational Data Analyst position is for you! Join us today!

As a Senior Research Specialist/Data Analyst, you will

• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company
• Work with a team of supportive, driven, highly skilled Subject Matter Experts
• Provide real time data analysis to support aviation operations and operational test at the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Patuxent River, MD and other elite aviator training facilities
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our

A week in the life of the Senior Research Specialist/Data Analyst includes:

• Apply standard research methodologies to gather, process, and analyze data. Use relevant database software to effectively organize and present data and generate reports.
• Generate compelling visualizations of quantitative datasets.
• Develop institutional knowledge of the mission of Modeling & Simulation Enterprise Applications (MSEA), including the team's major customers.
• Participate in meetings with the team. Support preparations for customer interactions.
• Present and summarize data effectively in oral and written communication.

Job Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Master's degree in Scientific Discipline; Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Data collection and metrics creation
• Skilled in programming (R, Python), statistics, SQL, data visualization, and other data analysis fundamentals
• Able to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present data effectively
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to solve uniquely complex problems
• Able to conceptualize and develop solutions, formulate problem statements, and develop analysis methods and approaches
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; experience in packaging analytic results in report format as well as in the development and presentation of oral briefings; interact with and advise senior levels of leadership
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces,

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS: EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$100,000-135,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.