Program / Project Analyst

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

About the Role: The Readiness Program Analyst plays a critical role in supporting naval aviation mission requirements by providing advanced analytical insights and process improvement strategies. Operating as a key contractor supporting the Department of the Navy, this individual evaluates operational readiness data to maximize aircraft availability, identify capability gaps, and optimize resource allocation. The analyst acts as a bridge between raw maintenance data and strategic decision-making, ensuring that naval aviation programs operate at peak efficiency while adhering to strict military standards and mission objectives.

In this role, the analyst is responsible for the continuous monitoring, evaluation, and enhancement of program readiness metrics. This involves extracting and analyzing complex data sets from various aviation maintenance databases to identify historical trends, forecast future readiness postures, and pinpoint operational bottlenecks. The analyst will apply rigorous analytical techniques to translate this raw data into actionable intelligence, developing comprehensive reports, dashboards, and leadership briefings that guide program managers in their strategic planning. Furthermore, the analyst serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring that all data models and proposed solutions accurately reflect the real-world constraints and operational realities of naval aviation environments.

This role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

What Makes a Successful Candidate: This position is ideal for candidates who possess a strong analytical foundation and the technical capability to manipulate and interpret readiness data. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, communicate effectively across all levels of the command, and translate complex data into actionable operational insights. 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, or a closely related equivalent discipline or Journey-level analytical capabilities with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process optimization, and readiness forecasting.
• Proven ability to utilize advanced analytical technologies, with 3+ years of hands-on experience using Databricks, QLIK, or Tableau.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate up and down the Chain of Command (CoC), including delivering leadership briefings to O-6 and higher.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).
• Telework Eligibility: This role is on-site at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Situational Telework will be approved on a situational basis.

Nice to have:

• Experience evaluating current maintenance workflows and supply chain interactions to find areas of operational waste or inefficiency.
• Proven track record of collaborating closely with engineering teams, maintenance personnel, and program leadership to design targeted interventions.
• Familiarity working in a DoD compliance-heavy environment.
• familiar with the Six Sigma process, demonstrating the ability to apply these continuous improvement methodologies to real-world aviation maintenance and readiness challenges.
• Deep, practical knowledge of naval aviation maintenance procedures, specifically the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP),to provide the necessary context for accurately interpreting readiness data.
• Deep knowledge of naval aviation data and data systems, with specific expertise navigating and extracting from DECKPLATE and AMSRR.

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 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.