About the role
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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Data Insight Analyst to join our team in Palmdale, Ca. The candidate should be a self-starter who thrives in both independent and collaborative settings while consistently maintaining strong connections across the team.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.
This requisition maybe filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
Understand and experience in specifying, collecting, processing and presenting information from potentially several disparate data sets
Generate actionable knowledge from data
Analyze data sets and quickly developing recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data from many different types of sources
Identify patterns and higher-level information from all the data sources through use of tools and application programming
Understands the general problem space and is confident in explaining the different insights generated from the data.
Translate analytic findings into clear, actionable recommendations and executive presentations with compelling visualizations and narratives
Ensure data quality, integrity, and lineage for insight-generating datasets through validation rules, monitoring, and escalation processes
Prioritize analytics backlog using business impact, technical feasibility, and operational readiness; manage stakeholder expectations and delivery timelines
Lead cross-functional analytics projects, coordinating engineering, data platform, and business teams to deliver production-ready solutions
Basic Qualifications:
Principal: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Sr Principal: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience
Hands-on analytics experience, including advanced statistical modeling and experimentation
Proficient with MS Office products and Atlassian Suites
Experience with pivoting tables, charting, and building nested Excel functions
Candidates must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year
Active Government Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR) prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Be familiar with aircraft systems such as avionics/mechanical equipment as well as other common systems
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Northrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, cyber systems, and program management for cutting-edge technology solutions.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on innovation in autonomous systems and cyber security.
- •Diverse range of roles, from engineering to program management, indicates growth opportunities.
- •Global presence offers international career prospects and exposure.
What to watch
- •High dependence on government contracts could affect stability during budget cuts.
- •Complex projects may lead to demanding work environments and long hours.
- •Limited public information about diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Why Northrop Grumman
- •Specializes in advanced C4ISR technology, setting it apart in defense solutions.
- •Pioneering work in space systems contributes to national security and exploration.
- •Offers a robust internship program across multiple engineering disciplines.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company that provides innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, and logistics.