FBL Financial Group, Inc.

We are seeking a Data Scientist / Analyst Support II to provide advanced readiness data analysis and visualization in support of Air Force decision-making and operational readiness initiatives. The role will leverage Air Force readiness data systems to provide actionable insights to senior leadership, support policy and funding decisions, and improve overall command readiness.

This position requires expertise in readiness reporting, strong analytic and visualization skills, and the ability to respond quickly to time-critical inquiries from Air Force, DoD, and Congressional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and current readiness data to support Air Force-wide integration and decision-making.
• Leverage systems such as DRRS-S (Defense Readiness Reporting System–Strategic), DCAPES (Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution System), AFFORGEN Model, and Unit Type Codes (UTCs) to assess operational capabilities.
• Translate operational readiness challenges into analytic constructs, visualizations, and actionable insights for both recurring and urgent tasks.
• Conduct readiness analyses to support policy and funding decisions, including the USAF Flying Hour Program, aviation fuels management, and ancillary services.
• Develop dashboards, charts, and other visualizations to communicate readiness problem statements and solutions to leadership.
• Use robotic process automation (RPA) techniques to minimize repetitive tasks and support distributed data hosting within the USAF Data Fabric.
• Respond to Air Force, Joint Staff, OSD, and Congressional inquiries regarding readiness data with actionable studies, analyses, and visualizations.
• Support recurring and situational tasks for AF/A3TR, including readiness reporting queries and executive briefings, such as the Vice Chief of Staff Readiness Brief.
• Perform administrative and documentation tasks necessary to support readiness data initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience performing data analysis, visualization, and reporting in a government, DoD, or Air Force environment.
• Proficiency in readiness data systems: DRRS-S, DCAPES, AFFORGEN Model, and UTCs.
• Strong skills in data visualization, reporting, and analytic communication to senior leaders.
• Ability to work under time-critical deadlines and respond rapidly to ad hoc analytical requests.
• Knowledge of Air Force organizational structure, unit manning, equipment, and supply requirements.
• Experience with robotic process automation (RPA) and distributed data hosting is highly desirable.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting Air Force readiness reporting, policy, or funding decisions.
• Familiarity with Air Force and DoD reporting standards and congressional reporting requirements.
• Experience integrating analytic insights into predictive readiness models.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20301 (Required)

Work Location: In person