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The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Asset Information Manager.

All work will be completed with a high level of quality, professionalism and full adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Role Overview

Data is only as good as its foundation. We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst intern to serve as the backbone of our digital transformation. Your mission is to clean, structure, and optimize our maintenance data, ensuring our reporting suite is accurate, scalable, and reliable.

Core Responsibilities

The primary mission of this role is to transform raw maintenance logs into actionable intelligence by bridging the gap between historical records and operational insights. You will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of maintenance data, starting with the identification and resolution of data quality issues within our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). By applying statistical methods to clean and normalize these records, you will prepare high-quality datasets that allow for the deep-dive analysis of equipment performance and failure patterns. Your work will directly support the Maintenance Intelligence team by identifying trends in asset reliability, calculating key performance indicators, and ensuring that the data used to drive our digital transformation is both accurate and meaningful for long-term decision-making.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to understand basic engineering terminology. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and written with effective use of visual aids. Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or Python for data manipulation. Analytical mindset with an interest in Maintenance and Reliability (e.g., MTBF, MTTR metrics) preferred. Must be currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

• Office Environment (50-60%)
• Test/Industrial Operations (5%) – May be exposed to high noise levels, safety hazards, hazardous materials, and chemicals. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.
• Travel between facilities and test operations may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation (5%)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods (100%) as well as lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter into confined spaces, crawl into or onto various assemblies while maintaining a clear vision of safety is required.
• Potential exposure to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, propellants and the like. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.) (40%)
• Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (100%)

Attendance

• Regular attendance mandatory (100%)
• Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (10%)
• Travel required (<5%)

Other Essential Functions: 
US. Citizenship required

Valid Real ID compliant identification - www.dhs.gov/real-id

A valid driver’s license is required

Must be able to complete and maintain a NASA background check

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others

The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client

Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success

Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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