Are you a highly motivated Senior Research Specialist/Data Analyst? Do you have a passion for developing creative solutions to complex tactical and force design challenges? Then AMERICAN SYSTEMS Senior Research Specialist/Aviation Operational Data Analyst position is for you! Join us today!

As a Senior Research Specialist/Data Analyst, you will

• Join an engaged, 100% employee-owned company
• Work with a team of supportive, driven, highly skilled Subject Matter Experts
• Provide real time data analysis to support aviation operations and operational test at the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Patuxent River, MD and other elite aviator training facilities
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP)

A week in the life of the Senior Research Specialist/Data Analyst includes:

• Apply standard research methodologies to gather, process, and analyze data. Use relevant database software to effectively organize and present data and generate reports.
• Generate compelling visualizations of quantitative datasets.
• Develop institutional knowledge of the mission of Modeling & Simulation Enterprise Applications (MSEA), including the team’s major customers.
• Participate in meetings with the team. Support preparations for customer interactions.
• Present and summarize data effectively in oral and written communication.

Job Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Master’s degree in Scientific Discipline; Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics or equivalent experience. 
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Data collection and metrics creation
• Skilled in programming (R, Python), statistics, SQL, data visualization, and other data analysis fundamentals
• Able to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present data effectively
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts to solve uniquely complex problems
• Able to conceptualize and develop solutions, formulate problem statements, and develop analysis methods and approaches
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; experience in packaging analytic results in report format as well as in the development and presentation of oral briefings; interact with and advise senior levels of leadership
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 
• Washington Post Best Workplaces, 

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS: EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $100,000-135,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.