Sr. Principal Data Scientist (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Bath Township, OH

1d•$142,200 - $213,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Data Scientist in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making. The role involves aiding in assessing the current state of data management within NASIC, identifying existing data assets, systems, and processes, and developing a comprehensive understanding of data needs, challenges, and opportunities. The position will provide recommendations for robust data infrastructure and architecture to support data collection, storage, processing, and analysis, identifying modern technologies like cloud computing and big data platforms. A comprehensive data lifecycle management framework will be implemented, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. Mechanisms for data quality and integrity will be established, along with data integration solutions for interoperability. Advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization will be leveraged to derive actionable insights. The role also includes identifying training programs and capacity building initiatives to empower NASIC personnel with data management knowledge and skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR bachelor’s degree with 8+ years, OR master’s degree with 6+ years.
Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) data requirements and related challenges.
Experience aligning data initiatives with DoW strategic goals and IC mission objectives.
Experience in data lifecycle management, including governance, quality, and security.
Experience designing scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for data storage and processing.
Experience with relational and non‑relational databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data warehousing.
Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to present insights.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SQL.
Experience mentoring and leading peers on data science projects.
Applied statistics experience (distributions, testing, regression).
Proficiency with JMP, including scripting in JSL.
Experience with MATLAB for data analysis or modeling.

Responsibilities

Aid in assessing the current state of data management within NSIC.
Identify existing data assets, systems, and processes.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of data needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Provide recommendations for robust data infrastructure and architecture to support the collection, storage, processing, and analysis of data across NSIC.
Identify modern technologies such as cloud computing, big data platforms, and analytics tools to enable scalable and efficient data management.
Implement a comprehensive data lifecycle management framework that encompasses data acquisition, ingestion, storage, processing, analysis, sharing, and disposal.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices throughout the data lifecycle.
Establish mechanisms for ensuring data quality and integrity across disparate data sources within NSIC.
Implement data integration solutions to enable seamless interoperability and information exchange between different systems and organizations.
Leverage advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data visualization to derive actionable insights from NSIC-produced data.
Identify training programs and capacity building initiatives to empower NSIC personnel with the knowledge and skills required for effective data management.