Senior Principal Data Scientist

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Wright-Patterson, OH
Salary
$142,200–$213,200 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $161k
This role $178k
$102k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $128,407–$192,637 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Data Scientist

Sr. Principal Data Scientist (AHT) will support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center in managing all-source intelligence regarding air, cyber, space, and ballistic missile threats. The role involves assessing current data management states, identifying assets, and developing robust infrastructure for collection, storage, and processing. You will implement a comprehensive data lifecycle management framework while ensuring quality and integrity across disparate sources to enable seamless interoperability. Key responsibilities include leveraging advanced analytics like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization to derive actionable insights. The position requires expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with SQL, NoSQL databases, and tools like Tableau, Power BI, JMP, and MATLAB. You will also manage data governance, security, and capacity building initiatives to address complex intelligence community requirements and mission objectives.

What does a Data Scientist earn?

Median $162025 from 276 postings across 61 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Assess current data management states, assets, systems, and processes within NASIC.
  • Recommend robust data infrastructure and architecture for collection, storage, processing, and analysis.
  • Identify modern technologies like cloud computing and big data platforms to enable scalable data management.
  • Implement a comprehensive data lifecycle management framework including acquisition, ingestion, and disposal.
  • Establish mechanisms to ensure data quality and integrity across disparate sources.
  • Develop data integration solutions to ensure seamless interoperability between different systems and organizations.
  • Apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and visualization techniques to derive actionable insights.
  • Identify training programs and capacity building initiatives to empower personnel in data management.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma with 12+ years experience, bachelor's degree with 8+ years, or master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) data requirements and related challenges.
  • Experience in data lifecycle management, including governance, quality, and security.
  • Experience designing scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, relational/non-relational databases, and data visualization tools.
  • Proficiency in SQL, mentoring peers, applied statistics, JMP (including JSL), or MATLAB (preferred).

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