Fairwinds Technologies is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a defense aviation modernization program. This role provides analytical support across program management, cost, schedule, risk, logistics, testing, configuration management, and cybersecurity activities. The selected candidate will transform complex technical and program data into actionable insights for government and contractor leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and executive-level reports.
- Collect, validate, integrate, and analyze data from program sources including IMS, CSDR, CFSR, WBS, and risk registers.
- Perform cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk analysis to identify trends and support decision-making.
- Support program reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and other technical and management reviews.
- Analyze requirements traceability, verification, validation, and configuration management activities.
- Track and analyze integration, laboratory, ground, and flight test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Monitor cybersecurity compliance and readiness metrics.
- Conduct logistics and sustainment analyses, including reliability, maintainability, inventory, and spare parts forecasting.
- Automate reporting processes and improve data quality, collection, and reporting efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics or related field.
- 9+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Program Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), aerospace, aviation, aircraft modernization programs or government programs.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple systems.
- 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, military aviation, or.
- Demonstrated success managing aircraft integration efforts from design through testing, certification, and delivery.
- Experience with AWACS, ISR, C2, airborne communications, or large aircraft mission systems data analytics.
- Strong understanding of KPI development and performance metrics.
- Experience using the Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) database.
Compensation - Salary
At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time, exempt position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to work in the US. Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
AAP/EEO Statement
Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Program Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience supporting DoD, aerospace, aviation, aircraft modernization, or government programs.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple systems.
- 5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or military aviation.
- Experience managing aircraft integration efforts from design through testing, certification, and delivery.
- Experience with AWACS, ISR, C2, airborne communications, or large aircraft mission systems data analytics.
- Strong understanding of KPI development and performance metrics.
- Experience using the Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) database.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment.
What We Do
Fairwinds Technologies is a systems integrator and engineering services company that offers a full spectrum of communications solutions from planning and design to implementation and post deployment support. Offering integrated, reliable and affordable solutions, Fairwinds believes working closely with Customers to design and develop a custom, technical design that best fits their requirements is paramount. This level of service sets our company apart from agencies that sell pre-packaged box solutions that may not fully meet a complex need. Today, highly mobile, interoperable, rugged, and secure technology; anywhere – anytime is expected and Fairwinds delivers. We service land, maritime and airborne Customer requirements domestically and internationally.
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