Aircraft MXS Research​/Data Analyst, Senior WPAFB

Job Overview Primary Responsibilities Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect, aggregate, and interpret data from USAF maintenance and logistics systems.
• Perform trend assessments and identify performance indicators, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate analytical findings into visual outputs including charts, graphs, dashboards, and spreadsheet reports.

• Validate data sets within G081, Program Depot Maintenance Scheduling System (PDMSS), and Logistics Evaluation Assurance Program (LEAP).
• Ensure data accuracy, traceability, standardization, and relevance for decision-support applications.
• Identify inconsistent or incomplete data entries and work with stakeholders to correct deficiencies.

• Independently design, build, and execute scientific models to evaluate and predict aircraft and logistics performance parameters.
• Utilize quantitative and computational tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, and VBA to simulate operational outcomes.
• Apply analytical methodologies to solve complex sustainment problems and develop alternative solutions.

• Serve as a member of analytical study teams supporting USAF logistics, maintenance, and operational improvement efforts.
• Generate new concepts, tools, and methodologies to strengthen aircraft health monitoring and forecasting capabilities.
• Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, and budget constraints to ensure successful study execution.

• Build data dashboards, performance graphics, and visualization models using Tableau or similar tools.
• Present analytic outcomes to program leadership, engineering teams, and cross-organizational audiences.
• Develop written reports, white papers, briefings, and data packages supporting program decisions.

• Coordinate with USAF units, program offices, depot organizations, and enterprise users to enhance data quality and analytic output.
• Communicate complex technical findings in a clear, actionable manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain strong professional relationships and support negotiation, problem-resolution, and consensus building.
• Must have USAF experience or relevant Department of Defense experience with the Aircraft.
• Prior Aircraft Crew Chief experience a plus.

• Experience with USAF logistics, maintenance, or program support systems.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, modeling, and data validation.
• Ability to develop analytics tools/programs using JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, or VBA.
• Experience designing and delivering data visualizations—
  Tableau preferred
  .
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Background in aircraft sustainment, depot maintenance, or reliability/maintainability analysis.
• Experience with operational readiness metrics and performance forecasting.
• Knowledge of Air Force data environments, workflow structure, and stakeholder relationships.
• USAF Aircraft Crew Chief experience.

• Active Secret DOD Clearance required at hire date will upgrade right candidate to Top Secret DOD Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required for U.S. Government entity.
• AND One of the following combinations of education/experience:
  • MA/MS degree, and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD.
  • BA/BS, fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.