Naval Metrics Data Analyst

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging programing projects supporting the US Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you!

 

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their NAVSEA contract which supports their defense work on Surface Ships.  Our team provides various types of support to the Navy Modernization Process. The mission of the Navy Modernization Process (NMP) is to provide a disciplined process to deliver operational and technical modifications to the U.S. Naval Fleet in the most effective and cost-efficient way. The process defines a standard methodology to plan, budget, engineer, and install timely, effective, and affordable shipboard improvements while maintaining Configuration Management (CM) and supportability.

 

The Metrics Data Analyst will play a vital role in engaging Senior Navy leaders, leveraging their comprehensive understanding of shipboard operations and their ability to provide valuable insights through data analysis. Ideally, we are seeking a Metrics Analyst who has served onboard ships, in a shipyard environment and/or with past experience working on Navy maintenance metrics and analytics.

 

The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of shipboard maintenance, enabling them to contextualize data analysis within the unique challenges and requirements of the naval environment. 

 

This position is seated in the Washington Navy Yard with potential opportunity for limited teleworking.  Minimal travel is expected.

 

The Metrics Analyst will:

• Apply shipboard maintenance experience and data analytics expertise to support the chain of command from senior Navy leaders to waterfront project managers and specialists in making informed ships maintenance and logistics decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze relevant data from shipboard operations and other sources.
• Employ statistical analysis and data visualization tools to effectively extract insights and communicate findings.
• Develop data-driven reports, briefings, and presentations for senior Navy leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization based on data analysis results.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data analytics, incorporating new methodologies and technologies as appropriate.
• Foster strong working relationships with Navy personnel and stakeholders to ensure data analytics efforts align with organizational objectives.
• Produce written deliverables to include reports, spreadsheets, databases, formal process mapping, technical design, system testing and implementation activities explaining their findings and recommendations for managers, executives, and other officials.

Qualifications

The Metrics Analyst will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience is required.

• An Active DoD Issued Secret clearance at time of application. 

• A strong background in data analytics, including proficiency in statistical analysis, data visualization, and advanced analytic techniques.
• The ability to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets and present them in a clear and concise manner is crucial.
• Experience working with diverse data sources and applying advanced methodologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will be highly valued.
• Naval surface ship experience - preferably in maintenance and surface warfare.
• Strong background in data analytics, including experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and advanced analytic techniques in a DoD setting, Navy preferred.
• Proficiency in leveraging data to support decision-making processes and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex data insights to senior Navy leaders.
• Familiarity with data sources and systems commonly used in the naval environment.
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Office suite of tools (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Desired experience and skills:

• NAVSEA or Navy experience.
• Experience with Depot-level Overhaul, Maintenance and Modernization activities.
• Algorithm writing experience with Python and similar AI / ML languages desired.
• Experience with data visualization using Qlik and/or Tableau.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the sat