Program Data Science Analyst

Job Overview

The Program Data Science Analyst will play a critical role in supporting program and project planning, execution, and monitoring activities across various initiatives. This role blends deep data science expertise with program analysis, enabling the organization to extract insights from large-scale, heterogeneous data sources, automate analytical workflows, and support mission-critical decision-making.

About the Role

The Program Data Science Analyst will develop scalable algorithms for large-scale data, conduct exploratory data analysis, build tools and automation, and prepare and maintain project documentation. They will collaborate with program managers, provide analysis and insights, and assist in budget tracking and resource allocation planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable algorithms for large-scale data, apply data mining, clustering, statistical modeling, graph analytics, and visualization techniques to solve analytical problems with incomplete data sets.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, identify patterns, and generate actionable insights from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Develop visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build tools and automation to streamline data ingestion, transformation, and analysis.
• Design and optimize analytic pipelines, graph traversal queries, and data processing workflows to ensure reliable performance across all environments.
• Develop scripts and pipelines to process large data streams and support real-time or near-real-time analytics.
• Design, develop, test, and document data science microservices and analytical applications.
• Conduct data analysis to support project performance tracking and decision-making processes using key metrics and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with program managers to gather, validate, and analyze data to ensure data accuracy and usability.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including charters, plans, timelines, status reports, reporting dashboards, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with program managers and team members to identify challenges and risks, provide analysis and management recommendations.
• Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health and success.
• Assist in budget tracking, cost analysis, and resource allocation planning to help ensure projects remain within financial parameters.
• Generate detailed project reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Research best practices, recommend process improvements, and support the development of processes and tools to enhance project efficiency.
• Facilitate and participate in post-project evaluations and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
• Ensure that all project documentation is stored and organized according to PMO standards.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the success of project initiatives.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., dynamic arrays, Power Query, PowerPivot) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira), as well as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on interpreting data and providing actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Python; experience with C++, Java, or R is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools supporting logistics or operational use cases.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication, alongside strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, data integrity, and confidentiality.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in fast-paced environments.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, data analytics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) preferred.
• Additional applicable experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or data analysis (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) are a plus.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience using data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics.
• 2+ or more years of experience in project analysis, data analysis, or project management (preferred).
• Experience in data management, reporting, or process improvement roles is preferred.
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik).
• Experience with Continuous Integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker).
• Experience with graph analytics and graph traversal languages (Gremlin, Cypher, GraphML).
• Experience communicating analytical findings through visualizations and presentations.
• Experience with data orchestration tools (Airflow) and data engineering platforms (Databricks, ElasticSearch, Apache NiFi, StreamSets).
• Experience working with structured, unstructured, or semi-structured data and conducting analysis.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, reaching to use computers and other office equipment.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain/maintain Secret DoD clearance minimum, U.S Citizenship required. Eligible to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI preferred.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.