The Principal Data Scientist will contribute to the Sentinel program within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. This onsite role is based in Manhattan Beach, California, with Roy, Utah listed as an alternative site, and centers on building data pipelines, performing analytics, and delivering Tableau visualizations to inform program leadership. A DoD Secret clearance is required.
Overview
Position: Principal Data Scientist. Location: Manhattan Beach, CA onsite (Roy, UT also listed). Salary: USD 108,200 to 162,400 per year. Education: PhD. Minimum experience: 3 years. This role requires active DoD Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of professionals dedicated to the work.
- Engage with teams across the entire program to understand analytics and data modeling needs.
- Help architect and build data pipelines connected to multiple program ASoTs.
- Apply data engineering practices to manage infrastructure, storage, and data transformation for scalable analytics.
- Develop and publish Tableau server dashboards and visualizations used by program stakeholders.
- Apply advanced data science approaches to develop analytical solutions that provide program insights.
- Work within an agile framework oriented toward stakeholder outcomes.
- Recommend process changes to business leaders to improve efficiency.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain data pipelines from authoritative data sources needed for metrics and analytics.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 3 years of experience with a master’s degree
- A PhD is required
- 4 additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree
- Active DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period
- Proficiency in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries
- Experience managing and maintaining SQL databases
- Experience defining and tracking KPIs and metrics related to business and engineering analytics
- Expertise in developing and managing ETL processes
- Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis, manipulation, and automation
- Proficient with Git or similar version control systems
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong communication skills for presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Technologies
- Tableau Server
- SQL
- Python
- Git
- Agile/Scrum
- IBM Rational DOORS
- DXL (DOORS eXtension Language)
- Teamwork Cloud Cameo modeling software
- Cameo modeling software
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Long term incentives
- Discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Overtime eligibility
- Shift differential
Relocation Assistance
Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance
Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Active DoD Secret security clearance at application time is required, with the ability to obtain SAP approval if needed.
Travel
Travel: Yes, approximately 10 percent of the time
Description
Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on innovative systems that impact lives globally. The SDS Division Analytics team seeks an experienced data professional to collaborate with the Division Analytics Chief Data Engineer, frontend visualization specialists, and product stakeholders. The role involves developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines from authoritative data sources to support metrics and analytics, enabling the division to gain insights and influence high level decision making.
