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This role pays more than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,146–$200,700
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$220k
versus about
$171k
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
1364 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 1161 roles with salary data.
The Senior Principal Data Scientist joins a multidisciplinary team to create and deliver innovative analytic solutions for complex government requirements. You will work with large, disparate datasets to develop practical analytic methods, identify patterns, and translate technical findings into actionable insights. Key responsibilities include implementing repeatable data analysis, developing machine learning and algorithmic approaches for classification and anomaly detection, and building interactive dashboards like Streamlit applications. You will utilize Python, SQL, and libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn to automate workflows and process data across platforms like Trino and PostgreSQL. The role focuses on solving difficult data problems by transitioning exploratory research into operational capabilities, ensuring that all outputs are reproducible, explainable, and provide clear decision-oriented narratives for mission stakeholders.
What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?
Median $162000 from 89 postings across 9 companies.
Python
SQL
Streamlit
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
CI/CD
RESTful APIs
Software Development Life Cycle
Data Visualization
ETL
Data Modeling
Python
SQL
Streamlit
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
CI/CD
RESTful APIs
Data Visualization
ETL
Software Development Life Cycle
Data Modeling