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:

Supports Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) Military Operations Center (MOC) through data collection, analysis, organization, and normalization. Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementing new systems, procedures, or organizational changes. Collates information into meaningful tools and reports. Develops and analyzes monthly metrics data, reviews, and analyses geared toward improving business processes. 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.

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. Able to produce visualizations to communicate findings through the use of tables and charts.

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.

Must have:

• A minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in the applicable concentration area.
• Experience collecting, aggregating, normalizing, and standardizing aviation data to improve efficiencies in accomplishing work and to create visualizations for leadership analysis.

• Experience with Naval Aviation databases and data analysis tools including OOMA and DECKPLATE, Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP), Aviation Management Supply and Readiness Reporting (AMSRR), Tableau Data Visualization, and ADVANA/Jupiter.
• Proficient with one of the following: Tableau, Qlik, or PowerBI, and familiar enough to develop basic charts in the others.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis leveraging aforementioned platforms and collaborate on corrective action analysis.
• Ability to generate professional content for MS PowerPoint briefs that are shared fleet-wide (to include Flag-Level Leadership)
• Detail-oriented and possess excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Ability to flex availability outside of normal business hours for staff support
• Secret clearance

Nice to Have:

• Capable of conducting root-cause, corrective action analysis. Possess a working knowledge of statistics and is able to assess correlation.
• Experience using MS Power Platform Tools (PowerApps, Power Automate, and SharePoint Lists) and troubleshooting the tools with the development team.
• Proficiency in Python or R is a highly favorable trait for all positions.
• Experience as a Commissioned Officer, senior enlisted or mid-level DoD government (E7-O4, GS 11-13) may be considered favorably.

Education Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• 6 years of additional work experience in a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Associate’s Degree plus 4 years of additional work experience in a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Work toward a master’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university is to be considered favorably.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and be able to obtain a 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.