Staff Data Architect/Scientist-18692-1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Staff Data Architect/Data Scientist to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role leads data strategy and builds scalable, secure data pipelines for large-scale analytics.

You will drive advanced analytics, define standards for model validation and observability, and mentor teams while collaborating with senior leadership on data-driven decisions.

Preference for U.S. citizenship and experience in defense environments is valued.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with ability to obtain a USG secret clearance and SAP access.
• Experience with enterprise-grade data architectures across heterogeneous systems.
• Strong data modeling skills and cloud/hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to translate data architecture into measurable outcomes.
• Experience with AI/ML data pipelines and modernization initiatives.
• Proficient in Python, R, or Scala and big data tooling.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into a strategic, executable data architecture roadmap.
• Design scalable data platforms and secure pipelines using Spark, Flink, Snowflake, etc.
• Lead advanced analytics initiatives and machine learning deployments.
• Define standards for model validation, observability, and reproducibility.
• Mentor data scientists and engineers and drive cross-team collaboration.
• Influence change and promote data-centric decision making across the organization.

Skills

Python

R

Scala

Big data platforms

Data visualization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Palantir Foundry

Spark

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance Required for Start

No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

Travel

Yes, 25% 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.

Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Data Architect/Data Scientist. This position will be located at Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.

What you’ll get to do

• Creates data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.
• Analysis may have many applications such as to address a business issue or provide a competitive advantage for the organization.
• Requires strong statistical and data visualization skills.
• Knowledge, Skills and Ability LRSP/AOP critical skill usually demonstrated.
• Applies creativity and vision for the future that require synthesis of related disciplines.
• Provides teams with internal and external knowledge of the technical industry and how it impacts the company.
• Serves as an expert for a significant technical area within the team.
• Problem Solving Demonstrates mastery of scientific theory and/or considerable innovation in identifying alternative approaches to problems.
• Regularly takes a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems.
• Discretion/Latitude Serves as an authority on scientific principles and broad technical areas.
• Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership.
• Known as an influencer of change.
• Impact Provides technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results.
• Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product that has a direct impact on the sector.

What you will get to do

• Strategic roadmap: Translate business the Chief Data Officers Data and AI Strategy into an executable design
• Common Data Platform Design: Design the data platform that makes data trustworthy, usable, and scalable across the SDS division
• Scalable, secure pipelines: Build resilient big‑data pipelines (Spark, Flink, Snowflake, etc.) that meet security classifications, privacy regulations, and governance standards.
• Advanced analytics leadership: Champion modern statistical, machine‑learning, and deep‑learning methods (e.g., Bayesian inference, causal‑impact analysis) to solve high‑visibility problems and deliver competitive advantage.
• Technical authority: Define and enforce standards for model validation, reproducibility, observability, and continuous delivery of analytic products.
• Team mentorship: Provide hands‑on guidance and career development for data scientists, engineers, and analysts, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and innovation.
• Change influence & liaison: Drive adoption of emerging data‑technologies, promote data‑centric decision‑making.

Basic Qualifications

• T05: 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a USG secret clearance and obtain a SAP (Special Access to Programs)
• Enterprise Scale Data Architectures and Platforms – Proven experience leading data integration across complex, heterogeneous systems to include low-code data fabric platforms (e.g. Palantir Foundry, Databricks Lakehouse, Microsoft Fabric, IBM Watsonx.data, Denodo, etc) for large-scale analytics.
• Data Modeling – Strong experience with data modeling and architecture patterns in cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Outcome Oriented – Ability to translate data architecture into measurable outcomes (e.g. cost, schedule, performance, decision velocity)
• Digital/Data Modernization – Experience linking data into Digital Threads, and supporting AI/ML data pipelines.
• Programming Proficiency – Strong command of Python, R, or Scala, and experience with big data platforms such as Databricks, Qlik, Cloudera, Hadoop, Spark, or Snowflake.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thought Leadership & Vision – Recognized as a subject matter expert who can synthesize multiple disciplines, anticipate future data analytics trends, and influence the organization’s long term strategy.
• Problem Solving Innovation – Track record of developing novel analytical approaches or algorithms that have solved complex, high impact business problems.
• Technical Leadership – Experience providing direction, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to multidisciplinary teams; ability to lead technical discussions and guide junior staff toward best practices.
• Executive Communication – Comfortable presenting sophisticated analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear business value.
• Change Management Influence – History of acting as an influencer of change—driving adoption of new data architectures, standards, or analytical frameworks across the enterprise.
• Cross Functional Liaison – Ability to serve as a spokesperson on advanced projects, acting as an advisor to management, peers, and customers, and maintaining critical external contacts to capture emerging technical needs.
• Advanced Certifications (preferred) – Certifications such as AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty, Google Professional Data Engineer, or equivalent industry credentials.
• Domain Expertise – Experience within defense, aerospace, or related high security environments is highly desirable, particularly in handling classified or sensitive data assets.

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 - $252,200.00 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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Nationality Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Company Information

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.