This role pays more than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,770–$193,275
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$220k
versus about
$163k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
General Dynamics currently has
1234 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$120,000–$150,385
across 1062 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Principal Data Scientist, you will join a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver innovative analytic solutions from large, complex, and disparate datasets. You will be responsible for identifying meaningful patterns, building automated tools like scripts and notebooks, and creating interactive dashboards using Streamlit to translate technical findings into actionable insights for critical requirements. The role involves implementing statistical models, machine learning techniques such as clustering and anomaly detection, and advanced algorithms for entity resolution and relationship discovery. You will utilize Python libraries including pandas, NumPy, SciPy, and scikit-learn, alongside SQL for querying data in platforms like Trino, PostgreSQL, and Hive. Your work focuses on solving complex data problems by transforming exploratory analysis into repeatable, operational capabilities to support mission-critical requirements within a high-stakes government environment.
What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?
Median $145200 from 77 postings across 6 companies.