Joshua Ferguson
About Joshua Ferguson
Joshua Ferguson is a SubCOMA/PDMA System Analyst at Amentum, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in providing technical support for submarine maintenance assessments and has significantly improved report generation efficiency through advanced data analysis techniques.
Work at Amentum
Joshua Ferguson has been employed at Amentum since 2021 as a SubCOMA/PDMA System Analyst. In this role, he provides technical support and actionable data for Submarine Continuous Maintainability Assessments (SubCOMA) to various naval commands, including COMSUBLANT and COMSUBPAC. His work focuses on enhancing the maintainability assessments of submarines, ensuring that naval operations are supported effectively.
Education and Expertise
Joshua studied at Tidewater Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from 2018 to 2020. His educational background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his current role. Additionally, he has experience in the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) field, which complements his analytical capabilities in submarine maintenance.
Background
Joshua Ferguson completed his high school education at Jefferson County High School. Following his graduation, he served in the US Navy as a Sonar Technician Submarines - Seaman Recruit from 2012 to 2013. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in submarine operations and maintenance, which he has built upon in his subsequent roles.
Achievements
In his current position, Joshua has significantly improved the efficiency of generating Post-Deployment Maintainability Assessment (PDMA) Maintainability Reports by 80% through the development of advanced Microsoft Excel formulas. He employs a multi-variable Pareto and Statistical Analysis Approach for analyzing Fleet Maintenance Records and CASREPs, contributing to better decision-making in maintenance operations.
Technical Skills
Joshua Ferguson utilizes his technical skills to analyze the Ship's Force ability to support and maintain Combat Systems and Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS). His analyses are based on recent maintenance availabilities and deployments, ensuring that the operational readiness of submarine forces is maintained.