Aviation Data Analyst - Multiple Levels

For over 25 years, Noblis has provided specialized engineering, acquisition, and program management services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), playing a key role in the acquisition and implementation of mission-critical systems and capabilities across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) and the Office of NextGen (ANG). We are seeking passionate and committed professionals ready to contribute their expertise towards advancing the National Airspace System (NAS) in alignment with the FAA's forward-looking vision for aviation.

About the role

Noblis is seeking Aviation Data Analysts to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Systems and Surveillance Services directorates within the Program Management Organization (PMO). Employees will provide services related to managing and analyzing aviation-related data to improve operational efficiency, safety, and decision-making processes in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Responsibilities

• Review aviation-related information to assist in decision-making about flight routes, spending practices, employee efficiency, safety, and aviation regulations, including national security.
• Use data to make predictions and estimations related to all aspects of aviation.
• Perform operational analysis and develop concepts of operations.
• Analyze architecture, overall systems design, concepts of operations, and implementation plans.
• Conduct research and analysis that meets quality standards on focused, structured questions.
• Apply standard, routine, and well-established analytic methodologies to produce logical, traceable, objective, and unbiased analysis.
• Collect data, create metrics, and perform associated analyses.
• Query databases using SQL and classify and summarize data for the preparation and submission of reports.
• Clearly document and review standard operating procedures, policies, event reports, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Effectively communicate technical and non-technical data to various audiences.

Requirements

• Successfully pass an FAA background investigation/verification and receive a successful final suitability determination.
• Ability to construct effective briefings using MS PowerPoint and intermediate to advanced skills with MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and presenting data effectively.
• Skilled in programming (R or Python), statistics, SQL, data visualization, and other data analysis fundamentals.
• Experience applying data analytic methods (Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis, Geospatial Analysis, and Data Visualization) in an operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• U.S. citizenship or green card permanent resident who has resided in the U.S. for 3+ years.

Qualifications

Work experience that is not relevant to the labor category definition will not be considered in the "Years of Relevant Experience" calculation.

• Senior-level
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
  • Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
  • PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience.
• Mid-level
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
  • Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
  • PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience.
• Junior-level
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
  • Master's degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
  • PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience.

Skills

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Experience designing and implementing sustainable Business Intelligence solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, D3.js) in an operational environment.
• Experience with Big Data technologies and platforms such as Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, and NoSQL Databases for storing, processing, and managing large structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sets.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; proactive, solution-oriented, with exceptional time management skills.
• FAA experience highly desired.

Locations

Locations may vary depending on the project. Some primary on-site locations include: Washington D.C., Egg Harbor NJ, and Oklahoma City OK. Possibility of some roles allowing for remote/hybrid employment.

Pay

• Senior-level: $103,950 - $240,350
• Mid-level: $78,120 - $180,525
• Junior-level: $53,280 - $135,625

About Noblis

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors.

Benefits

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include:

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Award programs acknowledging employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.