The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides industry-leading technologies in software engineering and application development. We solve our nation’s most complex, next-generation modernization and readiness challenges across defense, federal, and commercial markets.

Sierra is a small, disadvantaged, minority-owned business that values its employees who provide superior services and solutions to our customers. 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:

• Top Workplaces Regional Award
• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role: 

The Data Analyst performs various tasks associated with gathering and analyzing data, organizes and documents the findings, and prepares Senior Executive briefing material to support findings. Collaborates to transform information into meaningful reports and presentation material. Performs data management of database tables, data elements, reports, and other entities contained in reporting systems. Possess a working knowledge of statistics. Demonstrated ability to produce visualizations to communicate findings using tables and charts. Proficient with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or PowerBI. Familiar with readiness analytics development and reporting for Type/Model/Series (TMS) teams. Possesses a working knowledge of Naval Aviation maintenance and supply processes and their data systems (i.e., NAMP, P-485, OOMA/DECKPLATE, AMSRR, RSUPPLY, AFAST, ACES, TFMMS, SHARP/MSHARP, PSILS, and ASM).

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have:

• At least 5 years of experience in data analytics / data science
• At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of products including Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• At least 4 years of experience analyzing data to solve complex problems and run frequent excursion requests from senior leadership
• At least 3 years of experience in support of Naval Aviation readiness
• At least 3 years of experience using machine learning and predictive analytics to recommend ways to improve outcomes to clients
• At least 2 years of experience querying and compiling data from various databases including DECKPLATE or OOMA
• At least 4 years of experience using business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or PowerBI
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Data Science, Math, Economics, Business Analytics or other related technical degree
• A secret security clearance

Nice to have:

• Masters Degree in Data Science, Math, Economics, Business Analytics or other related technical degree
• E with MILCON, industrial infrastructure, industrial capability, and industrial repair capacity
• Experience in data analytics focused on tying investments of industrial infrastructure improvements to improvements in fleet readiness or to support data-drive upgrades focused on increases in industrial capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What to expect in our process

1. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position 
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Reference checks and Degree Verification
4. Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following perks and benefits: 

• Compressed Work Schedules (CWS), Flexible Work Schedules, and Remote Opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
• Education reimbursement & 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

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.

We actively strive and evolve to develop and maintain workspaces that are fully inclusive. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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 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.