Sr Principal Data Scientist

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, we are seeking a Sr. Principal Data Scientist to lead the implementation of strategic program execution initiatives within the Mission Systems Sector Manufacturing Operations Advanced Strategic Operations Analytics and Insight organization. In this role, you will develop and apply advanced technical principles and lead strategic projects while collaborating with the MS Executive Leadership Team and program leadership. Additional details: CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: 10%, and RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: None.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, design, development, and implementation of solutions to address ongoing business performance opportunities and improvements.
• Work in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum based environment.
• Implement process changes to improve business outcomes.
• Develop impactful predictive modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, and advanced analytics.
• Support cross-team projects including data cleanup, ingestion, and linkage with other data sets.
• Develop data architectures and data management solutions.
• Document design, deployment, and operating procedures for each work product.
• Present data in a meaningful way to executive management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years in engineering, business, or related field; or a master’s degree with 6 years’ experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and translate concepts into practical applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with systems to ingest, process, store, analyze, and visualize data.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python or R.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• All of the above Basic Qualifications.
• Master’s degree in information technology, data science, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQL database management.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ToC, and Scaled Agile methodologies.
• Understanding of advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with SAP, AWS Cloud Computing, Oracle-based data warehouses, and Tableau.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base salary range of $149,300.00 - $223,900.00 (depending on scope, experience, and market conditions); potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and annual bonuses.
• Eligibility for Long Term Incentives in VP or Director positions.
• Benefits: Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.