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Sr. Data Analyst:

ATEC is looking for a Senior level Computer Scientist to be responsible for providing data analysis for the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Gather, normalize, and integrate data from multiple sources including TFDM, ERAM, STARS, SWIM, TBFM, and surface surveillance systems (e.g., ASDE-X, ASSC).

+ Develop and maintain data pipelines to support ongoing monitoring, analysis, and reporting.

+ Analyze aircraft surface movement data, runway utilization, pushback times, taxi-out delays, and metering effectiveness to evaluate TFDM system impact.

+ Support FAA stakeholders with analysis of throughput, delay reduction, queue management, and overall efficiency improvements.

+ Analyze data from test events including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Operational Readiness Demonstrations (ORD).

+ Provide quantitative assessments and visualizations to validate TFDM performance against baseline metrics and operational expectations.

+ Design and maintain dashboards and visual reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to present key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Tailor dashboards to support roles such as system engineers, site implementation leads, and FAA program managers.

+ Identify trends, anomalies, and outliers in operational data; perform root cause analysis to uncover system issues or inefficiencies.

+ Generate actionable insights to inform system enhancements, procedural changes, or additional training needs.

+ Validate the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of TFDM-related datasets, identifying and resolving data integrity issues.

+ Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to ensure data logging and telemetry meet analysis requirements.

+ Develop and deliver recurring and ad-hoc reports to TFDM program leadership, FAA stakeholders (e.g., AJM, AJT, AJW), airport authorities, and industry partners.

+ Support responses to data-related inquiries from internal FAA teams and external evaluators.

+ Contribute to the development of models that support predictive surface metering, queue estimation, and traffic flow optimization.

+ Assist in evaluating model performance and recommending improvements based on historical data trends.

+ Work with cross-functional teams—including software engineers, integration specialists, and operational SMEs—to identify analysis needs and define data requirements.

+ Translate technical requirements into data products that support program goals and decision-making.

+ Ensure data handling complies with FAA data governance policies, privacy requirements, and cybersecurity standards.

+ Maintain proper documentation of methodologies, assumptions, and data sources to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

EDUCATION/YEARS of EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

+ Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field.

OR

+ Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and nine (9) years related work experience in a computer science or math field.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

+ US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US

+ Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation

+ Has been living in the US for at least the past 3 years

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

+ Desk/lab located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, Pomona, NJ

+ Some travel may be required

PAY RANGE:

+ $80,000 – $125,000 (based on years of experience)

BENEFITS:

+ Health insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ 401(k) matching

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Paid time off

+ Referral Bonuses

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee discount program