Maintenance Data Analyst with Security Clearance
The Maintenance Data Analyst supports the Presidential Helicopter program by assisting in creating, maintaining, and analyzing Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) projects and workload schedules. This role involves reviewing aviation maintenance forecasts, analyzing capacity constraints, participating in planning meetings, and presenting analyses to operations and maintenance teams. The analyst also develops visual performance reports and ensures workload execution aligns with plans, requiring collaboration across teams and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Maintenance Data Analyst to support workload planning and analytics for a Presidential Helicopter aviation program. This is a junior-level, full-time role supporting the Workload Scheduler and Industrial Operations & Maintenance teams.
- Support creation, maintenance, modification, and analysis of CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management) projects and project plans.
- Review Aviation PMI (Planned Maintenance Interval) event forecasts and analyze capacity constraints based on resource requirements and Work In Process (WIP).
- Assist with loading and maintaining project templates in workload scheduling software.
- Provide “what-if” scenario analysis during workload planning meetings and present findings to cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain charts, graphs, and visual dashboards to represent project and workload performance.
- Monitor the accuracy of executed workload versus plans and recommend adjustments to improve throughput and schedule reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and support adoption of scheduling best practices.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements — applicants must meet these to be considered:
- Secret security clearance required; candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Yankee White clearance if necessary.
- Ability to work in Lexington Park, MD (onsite; near Patuxent River Naval Air Station).
- Junior-level experience (entry to junior) with demonstrated ability to learn scheduling and workload management responsibilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and clear written/verbal communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools preferred.
- BS/BA degree preferred but not required.
Preferred / Helpful Experience
- Experience with CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management) or formal workload scheduling methodologies.
- Navy or Marine Corps aviation maintenance experience, and familiarity with NALCOMIS/OOMA is a plus.
- Experience creating dashboards, charts, and visual performance reports.
- Comfortable working in an agile, cross-functional environment supporting industrial operations.
Compensation & Benefits
- $2,500 hiring bonus (as advertised by the client).
- Competitive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, tuition assistance, and 401(k) with company match.
- Team-oriented culture and opportunities to grow into the Workload Scheduler role.
Additional Information & Legal Notes
- This role is performed for a Confidential Client in the Aviation & Aerospace industry and requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements.
- Careertakes supports this hiring process as a third-party recruiter; if selected, you will be employed directly by our client.
- Employment decisions are made by the client; Careertakes may provide access to other matched roles on its platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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