Senior Data Scientist, Training Aircraft Readiness (4762)

SMX • Raleigh, NC • 4h ago

Senior Data Scientist, Training Aircraft Readiness (4762)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

United States

SMX is looking for a Training Aircraft Readiness Senior Data Scientist to support the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA 273) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

PMA-273 is responsible for managing the aircraft, simulators, and associated systems that support the U.S. Navy's undergraduate pilot training pipeline. This Program Office's purview includes the acquisition, development and maintenance of six trainer aircraft: TH-73 Thrasher, T-44 Pegasus, T-45 Goshawk, T-6 Texan II, and T-54A Marlin II. These aircraft and programs also include related simulator suites, academic materials, computer-based training integration systems and contractor logistics support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead advanced training aircraft readiness analysis, applying statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and readiness metrics evaluation to identify trends, assess training aircraft readiness performance, and provide actionable insights that improve mission availability.

Provide high-level subject matter expertise, analysis, and technical guidance to support project execution.

Required Skills/Experience

Clearance Required: Secret

A Management, Technical or Scientific master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Allowable substitution: a Business, Management, Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university and an additional four (4) years of recent and relevant experience.

Must have at least ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering or operations analysis position, three (3) of which must be directly related to DoD systems

Must have demonstrated experience in area of engineering expertise.

Proficiency in analyzing and extracting data from DoD aviation maintenance and logistics systems (e.g., NALDA, OOMA, DECKPLATE).

Experience working with aircraft maintenance, logistics, and readiness data to evaluate fleet performance and operational availability.

Knowledge of DoD aviation maintenance processes, readiness metrics (Full-Mission Capable (FMC) & Mission Capable (MC) rates) and reporting standards.

Ability to integrate data across multiple DoD systems to perform trend analysis, predictive maintenance forecasting, and readiness assessments.

Familiarity with DoD data governance, security, and compliance requirements, including handling of controlled unclassified information (CUI).

Experience building dashboards and readiness reports for senior leadership and program managers within defense organizations.

Expertise in applying statistical and analytical methods directly to aircraft sustainment and operational readiness problems.

Application Deadline: 11/3/2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$105,200-$175,300 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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