NAE Analyst, Journeyman

The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO).

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role:

This is a full-time on-site position located in Patuxent River, MD.

Analyzes business or operating procedures to devise the most efficient method of accomplishing the work. Plans the study of work problems and procedures, gathers and analyzes data, organizes and documents findings of studies, and prepares recommendations for implementing new systems, procedures, or organizational changes. Collates information into meaningful reports and presentation material. Performs data management of database tables, data elements, reports, and other entities contained in reporting systems. Analyzes project requirements including program scheduling, critical path analyses and project support/resource requirement determination. Fully participates in impact studies, cost/benefit analyses, dependency models, and employs appropriate project tracking methodologies. Capable of conducting root-cause, corrective action analysis. Possess a working knowledge of statistics and is able to assess correlation. Able to produce visualizations to communicate findings through the use of tables and charts. Proficient with one of the following, Tableau, Qlik, or PowerBI, and familiar enough to produce basic charts in the others.

Key Responsibilities:

NAAC Concentration Area: (1) Develops analytic products and practices that create measurable improvement for processes and decision support across Naval Aviation, (2) Provides the Enterprise with actionable and sustainable analytics products that enable data-supported decision aides, requirements and policy development, (3) Identifies and establishes data handling best practices, submits policy and/or requirements recommendations as appropriate, (4) Prioritizes gaps in analytical products to maximize readiness outcomes – achieving common goals, (5) Endorses and governs Naval Aviation analytical metrics – creating standardization, (6) Facilitates data literacy within Naval Aviation through intuitive products promoting best practices. Proficiency with Python (2+years), R, SQL, statistical methods, visualization development (Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI), and /or PowerApps development highly desired.

What Makes a Successful Candidate:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education:

BA/BS degree in a related field.

6 years additional work experience in a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s Degree plus 4 years additional work experience in a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:

• 3+ years related work experience.
• 2+ years Python, R, SQL, statistical methods, visualization development (Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI), and /or PowerApps development
• Ability to perform data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining, and statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis
• Knowledge of statistics and able to assess correlation
• Proficient with one of the following, Tableau, Qlik, or PowerBI, and familiar enough to produce basic charts in the others
• Ability to identify and establish data handling best practices and able to submit policy and/or requirements recommendations as appropriate
• Ability to conduct root-cause and corrective action analysis
• PowerApps development highly desired
• Secret clearance

A Journeyman level typically performs all functional duties independently. Experience as a Commissioned Officer, senior enlisted or mid-level DoD government (E7-O4, GS 11-13) may be considered favorably.

Applicants must have an active security clearance.

What to expect in our process

• Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Reference checks and degree verification
• Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.