ICBM-S - Staff Systems Engineer - Data & Analytics Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Data & Analytics Lead to join the team in Clearfield, UT. This role supports ICBM-Sustainment with a focus on data-driven insights and analytics across multiple source systems.

You will lead cross-functional teams to design data models, implement analytics solutions, and present findings to leadership and Air Force stakeholders. A DoD Secret clearance and strong data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required; strong data analytics background.
• 4+ years designing data models and visualizations for large data sets.
• Experience with Python or R for statistical analysis and modeling.
• Proven ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and mentor engineers/analysts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on data and analytics initiatives across multiple source systems.
• Develop models and visualizations to support MMIII data sustainment.
• Analyze failure, performance, and sustainment data to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare briefings and reports for leadership on data findings and projects.
• Engage with Air Force customers to translate needs into data-driven solutions.
• Lead the design and rollout of data platforms and dashboards.

Skills

Data modeling

Python

R

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Palantir Envision

Palantir Foundry

ETL pipelines

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Data & Analytics Lead (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Clearfield, UT and will support ICBM-Sustainment.

What you will get to do:

As a member of the ICBM-S assessment team, you will get to:

• Serve as a technical lead on a cross-discipline teams, guiding data and analytics solutions that integrate multiple authoritative source systems
• Develop innovative approaches to analyzing weapon system data with statistics and data analysis to help sustain and maintain the Minuteman III (MMIII) weapon system
• Analyze failure, performance, and sustainment data across ICBM subsystems to provide actionable insights
• Design and implement data models, tools, and visualizations to improve current data processes and availability for MMIII and related Ground Subsystems
• Prepare presentations and reports to brief Northrop Grumman and Air Force leadership on the status of weapon system data, assessments, and projects
• Dynamically engage with Air Force customers to understand their needs and deliver data-driven insight for sustainment of the ICBM weapon system

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience; 10 years of experience with a Masters' degree in STEM; or 8 years of experience with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 4 years of experience demonstrating the capability to design, build, implement, and test data models and visualizations for large data sets
• 4 years of hands‑on experience with data modeling, automation, or coding (e.g., Python, R, or similar) applied to complex analytical problems
• 4 years of experience developing predictive or statistical models to support project performance metrics, risk management, and process improvement initiatives, and to ensure compliance with government regulations and contract requirements
• 3 years of experience working with large, complex, or multi‑source datasets in an operational or production context
• 3 years of demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead for cross‑discipline teams and mentoring other engineers or analysts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Experience working with DoD or Air Force customers
• Experience leading the design and implementation of software systems or platforms
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and integration of multiple data sources into a single user‑facing tool
• Experience working with and designing relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and data pipelines/ETL processes
• Experience working with Palantir Envision or Palantir Foundry
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex data insights to non‑technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to ensure data quality and integrity (e.g., data validation, reconciliation, QA processes)

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows