F-35 Air-Vehicle/Mission System (AV/MS) Data Analyst (Data Analyst) 4 - 30651

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking a mid‑level Data Analyst and dashboard specialist to support the F‑35 AV/MS Program Execution Group (PEG). The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in advanced analytics, dashboard development, and automated reporting within defense environments. This role requires strong proficiency in Qlik Sense, RShiny, Tableau, SQL, and advanced statistical methods to deliver actionable insights across financial, manpower, and operational domains.

The selected candidate will design and develop advanced dashboards, implement automated reporting processes, and provide analytic insights that enhance operational decision‑making and forecasting across the F‑35 enterprise.

This position requires a professional capable of operating with minimal oversight, engaging directly with government and sub-contract stakeholders, and translating requirements into comprehensive, auditable, enterprise‑level policies and process frameworks.

*Note: This position requires an active Secret clearance and offers a fully remote work environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to assess analytic needs and deliver custom dashboards that enable data‑driven decision‑making across financial, manpower, and organizational functions
• Advise leadership on best practices for dashboard design, KPI selection, and data governance to ensure alignment with mission priorities
• Design and implement automated reporting processes to improve operational efficiency and eliminate manual workload
• Maintain secure dashboard environments, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and continuity of critical reporting tools
• Collaborate with leadership to design and deliver analytic applications addressing high-priority operational requirements
• Build and deploy applications and dashboards that analyze operational data, identify root causes of delays, and improve forecasting accuracy
• Develop interactive dashboards to support vendor price comparisons and provide insights for negotiations and cost‑reduction strategies
• Apply advanced statistical modeling to evaluate operational metrics and optimize resource allocation

Minimum Qualifications

• DOD Federal service as military or civilian in data management, preferably with time in the F-35 JPO
• Minimum years experience needed: 
  • Data Analyst 3 - High School diploma/GED with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Data Analyst 4 - Bachelor's degree with 10 years experience OR Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying production‑level interactive dashboard
• Data Visualization: Qlik Sense (Expert), RShiny (Expert), Tableau (Expert)
• Analysis Techniques: Regression (Expert), Named Entity Recognition (NER) (Expert), Data Cleansing (Expert), Clustering (Proficient)
• Programming Languages: SQL (Expert), R (Proficient), Python (Proficient)
• Experience with automated reporting tools (e.g., NPrinting)
• Strong understanding of data governance and security standards (DoD compliance)
• Ability to communicate complex analytics to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality.
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify gaps and propose actionable solutions.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, audit-driven environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS and/or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
• Experience supporting analytics innovation in defense contexts
• Experience delivering transformative analytics solutions to defense customers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer, participating in meetings, reviewing documentation, and performing analytical tasks.
• Capability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, telephones, and projection/briefing equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by phone, including the ability to deliver clear oral briefings and participate in high‑level technical discussions.
• Ability to read, review, and analyze extensive written materials, electronic documents, technical reports, policies, and program data.
• Ability to maintain focus and perform complex analytical tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑tempo, audit‑driven environment with competing priorities.