Program / Project Analyst

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra) provides industry-leading technologies in software engineering and application development, solving complex, next-generation modernization and readiness challenges across defense, federal, and commercial markets. As a small, disadvantaged, minority-owned business, Sierra values its employees and is committed to delivering superior services and solutions. The company has received multiple awards, including Top Workplaces Regional Award, HIRE Vets Medallion Award, and VETS Indexes Employer Award, and has a proud history of hiring veterans.

About the Role

The Readiness Program Analyst plays a critical role in supporting naval aviation mission requirements by providing advanced analytical insights and process improvement strategies. Operating as a key contractor for the Department of the Navy, this individual evaluates operational readiness data to maximize aircraft availability, identify capability gaps, and optimize resource allocation. The analyst bridges raw maintenance data and strategic decision-making, ensuring naval aviation programs operate at peak efficiency while adhering to strict military standards and mission objectives.

Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, evaluation, and enhancement of program readiness metrics. The analyst extracts and analyzes complex data sets from aviation maintenance databases to identify trends, forecast readiness postures, and pinpoint operational bottlenecks. Using rigorous analytical techniques, they translate data into actionable intelligence, developing reports, dashboards, and leadership briefings for program managers. The analyst also serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring data models and solutions reflect real-world constraints of naval aviation environments. This role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or a closely related discipline, or journey-level analytical capabilities with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process optimization, and readiness forecasting.
• Proven ability to utilize advanced analytical technologies, with 3+ years of hands-on experience using Databricks, QLIK, or Tableau.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to deliver leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).

Skills

Nice to have:

• Experience evaluating maintenance workflows and supply chain interactions to identify operational waste or inefficiency.
• Proven track record of collaborating with engineering teams, maintenance personnel, and program leadership to design targeted interventions.
• Familiarity with DoD compliance-heavy environments.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma processes and continuous improvement methodologies applied to aviation maintenance and readiness.
• Deep, practical knowledge of naval aviation maintenance procedures, specifically the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
• Expertise navigating and extracting data from DECKPLATE and AMSRR.

Benefits

• Compressed Work Schedules (CWS), Flexible Work Schedules, and Remote Opportunities (role-dependent).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account.
• Education reimbursement and personal development stipend.
• Short-term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accidental Insurance.
• 100% Company-paid Life + AD&D and Long-term disability.
• Generous Paid Time Off policy.
• Paid Maternity Leave (after 6 months of employment).
• 11 federally recognized holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Sierra contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

This role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.