Project Management/Principal Project Management (Data Scientist)

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
66K-122K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support program project management by monitoring cost/schedule, turning program data into actionable insight, developing analytics tools and dashboards, supporting reporting and resource planning, and collaborating across stakeholders to improve program efficiency and prioritization.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Sector is seeking an experienced Project Management/Principal Project Management (Data Scientist) to join our team of qualified individuals within our Program Management Office. This position will be located at Melbourne, FL. Please note this is an individual contributor role and is not a management/leadership opportunity.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

The successful candidate is expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal and external teams in high-tempo environments. This position will be expected to assist with reviewing status of projects and budgets, resource planning, preparing for and facilitating meetings, and supporting various administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the program to accomplish a variety of precise, time-sensitive monthly deliverables, metrics, and presentations
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure all objectives are met
  • Assist with monitoring cost & schedule performance, support business management meetings and reporting to program leadership
  • Turn raw program data into timely, actionable insight that drives improved decision making and execution efficiency across the program
  • Develop and implement data analytics tools/templates for monitoring project progress
  • Partner with Program Managers and other key stakeholders to identify, design, and develop areas that will drive efficiency for the program
  • Increase insight into prioritization and status of ongoing projects

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Project Management:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in project management OR Master’s degree
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Basic Qualifications for Principal Project Management:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience in project management OR Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience in project management
  • At least 2 years of experience in data analytics
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Special Program Access
  • Experience with data analytics / data science
  • EVMS/CAM Experience related to managing and reporting on the health of a program
  • Aerospace and/or Defense Industry Experience
  • Prior work in a sustainment environment
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office products to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Project
  • Experience with large scale distributed software and agile software development methodologies
  • Experience or knowledge with UX design and development
  • Experience developing big data solutions related to elastic data storage and archive storage lifecycle management
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing insights from multiple data sources
  • Experience with NoSQL Databases and data analytics tools (e.g., MongoDB, Neo4J, python, Tableau, etc.)
  • Experience with dashboarding frameworks (Plotly Dash, Panel, Streamlit, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
  • Proficiency in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries
  • Proficiency in Python programming for data analysis, manipulation, and automation

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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. For our complete EEO 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience in project management OR Master's degree with 3 years' experience in project management
  • At least 2 years of experience in data analytics
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
  • Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
  • Special Program Access
  • Experience with data analytics / data science
  • EVMS/CAM experience related to managing and reporting program health
  • Aerospace and/or defense industry experience
  • Prior work in a sustainment environment
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office products including SharePoint and Project
  • Experience with large scale distributed software and agile software development methodologies
  • Experience or knowledge with UX design and development
  • Experience developing big data solutions related to elastic data storage and archive storage lifecycle management
  • Experience with NoSQL databases and data analytics tools (e.g., MongoDB, Neo4J, Python, Tableau)
  • Experience with dashboarding frameworks (Plotly Dash, Panel, Streamlit, Tableau, PowerBI)
  • Proficiency in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries
  • Proficiency in Python programming for data analysis, manipulation, and automation

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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