Principal Data Scientist

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Data Scientist to join their Program Management Office in Palmdale, CA. This individual contributor role focuses on database optimization, ETL pipeline development, metrics visualization, and Python automation. The position requires strong SQL, Python, and BI tool skills, along with an active Secret security clearance.

• Manage, maintain, and secure SQL databases
• Design, develop, and manage automated ETL processes
• Build interactive dashboards in Tableau and/or PowerBI
• Write and deploy advanced Python scripts for data manipulation
• Utilize Gitlab for version control and collaborative development
• Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques

• No visa sponsorship is available.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Requires a Secret security clearance.