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

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Clearfield, UT seeks a Staff Systems Engineer - Data & Analytics Lead to steer cross-disciplinary teams delivering data analytics for MMIII and Ground Subsystems. The role emphasizes data modeling, visualization, and actionable insights for leadership.

Candidates should hold a STEM degree with extensive experience in large datasets, Python/R, and DoD programs. Relocation support and a DoD Secret clearance are considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 12+ years of experience; or Master’s with 10+ or PhD with 8+.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience designing and testing data models and visualizations for large data sets.
• Experience with data modeling, automation, or coding (Python/R) in analytics.
• Experience developing predictive models and ensuring compliance with gov’t regs and contract requirements.
• Experience with multi-source datasets and serving as technical lead.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead on cross-discipline teams delivering data analytics solutions.
• Develop approaches to analyze weapon system data to support MMIII sustainment.
• Analyze failure and performance data to provide actionable insights.
• Design data models, tools, visualizations to improve data processes and availability for MMIII and Ground Subsystems.
• Prepare briefings for Northrop Grumman and Air Force leadership on data status, assessments, and projects.
• Engage with Air Force customers to translate needs into data-driven insights.

Skills

Data modeling

Data visualization

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

Palantir Envision

Palantir Foundry

SQL Server

Oracle

ETL processes

Data 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:

• 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 Master's 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 employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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