Senior Principal Data Insight Analyst - Secret

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Senior Principal Data Insight Analyst (level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Edwards, CA. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create compelling data visualizations to summarize and communicate findings at various organizational levels for contracts and business leaders
• Design and implement software/tool projects that advance the contract profession within Aeronautics Systems
• Partner with Contracts Operations team members (who will provide in-depth subject matter expertise in Contracts, regulations, requirements).
• Lead the creation, building, and maintaining of tools and dashboards to support contract professionals’ needs deploying an analytical approach to problem solving, risk assessment and strategy
• Develop reports and determine best methods to respond to data calls and inquiries
• Provide training as required
• Present technical approaches and results to management
• Review data for quality and prepare it for integration and analysis
• Develop creative solutions to challenging problems in a high-visibility environment

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Specify, collect, process, and present information from potentially several disparate data sets. Will generate actionable knowledge from data.
• Have the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for quickly developing recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data from many different types of sources.
• Have the ability to identify patterns and higher-level information from all the data sources through use of tools and application programming.
• Work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Understands the general problem space and is confident in explaining the different insights generated from the data.
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills in dealing with competing priorities, deadlines, and in handling multiple tasks
• Responsible for data integrity and metrics reporting. Candidate must be familiar with aircraft systems such as avionics/mechanical equipment as well as other common systems. 

Basic Qualifications:           

• High school Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to extract and manipulate data from databases (e.g., SQL, SQL Server).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times.
• Experience conducting ad hoc research and reporting through data analysis.
• Applicants must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access is required as condition of employment within 365 days of submission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational experience is preferred over manufacturing or production, but all candidates will be considered.
• Ability to use statistical programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, Tableau).
• Understanding of Linear/Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest boosting algorithms.
• Experience with technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex data in a simple and actionable way.
• Additional education and/or experience relevant to the aircraft systems, aviation and aerospace Industry preferred.

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.