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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Apopka, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,200.0 - $187,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Desktop Publishing, Apache Hadoop, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Standard Sql, SAP (Applications), SQL Server Integration Services, Tableau (Software), Azure Data Factory, SC Clearance, AWS Glue, Data Analytics, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Data Pipelines, Powerapps, Alteryx, Databricks - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e09c228468c3abec ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience building or creating data workflows or Masters degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience building or creating data workflows. * Experience working with SQL to ingest, process, store, and analyze data * Experience with data visualization tools Tableau, Power BI, or Excel * US Citizenship * Ability to obtain a government Secret clearance, * Experience with SAP * Experience with ETL Software (Alteryx, Visual Studios SSIS, Apache, Azure Data Factor, AWS Glue, Databricks, Hadoop) * Experience with SQL Server Management Studio * Experience with an Oracle based data warehouse * Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate * Experience with Agentic AI ## Description The Mission Systems (MS) Sector Supplier Performance Management Organization is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the implementation of strategic data execution initiatives. The individual that fills this role will be responsible for applying data science and engineering principles to develop data architecture and predictive models in support of sector initiatives. They will work directly with frontend data visualization specialists, and product stakeholders by developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines from authoritative data sources needed for metrics and analytics. These data pipelines are crucial for the Sector to gain insight into data to positively influence decision-making at the highest levels and within individual teams. The individual will interact and consult regularly with MS Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Program Leadership, and supporting Functional Leadership. This position can be worked in one of our NG locations, San Diego, CA; Rolling Meadows, IL, Baltimore or Linthicum, MD, Charlottesville, VA, Salt Lake City, UT, or Apopka, FL., * Participate in the planning, design, development and implementation of solutions to address ongoing business performance opportunities and performance improvement initiatives. * Work in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum based environment focused on stakeholder outcomes. * Work with teams across the sector to understand analytics and data modeling requirements. * Help architect and build data pipelines connected to multiple systems and tools. * Develop and publish Tableau server dashboards and visualizations used to inform individuals and leaders across the sector. * Support cross-team development efforts for multiple projects, including data cleanup, ingestion, and linkage with other data sets. * Document design, deployment and operating procedures for each work product. * Present data in a meaningful way to executive management. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Tips, Techniques, and Common Pitfalls Debugging Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/838-tips-techniques-and-common-pitfalls-debugging-kafka) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)