Associate Data Scientist - Pathways

Northrop Grumman

Aurora, Colorado, United StatesFull-time$83,800–$125,800Posted Oct 29, 2026

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems sector is seeking an Associate Data Scientist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Aurora, CO, where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Software and Controls organization, working collaboratively while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Creates data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets. Analysis may have many applications, such as addressing a business issue or providing a competitive advantage for the organization. Requires strong statistical and data visualization skills.

Basic Qualifications:

0 Years experience with a Bachelors in a related STEM field

Ability to obtain a DoD clearance and Special Program Access.

Knowledge of data gathering, cleansing, and transformation techniques.

Capable of gathering large amounts of data, evaluating and identifying trends

Capable of presenting data via MS PPT, excel, and other Office tools

Familiarity with data evaluation tools such as MS Excel, VBA

Ability to collaborate between self-organizing and cross-functioning teams

Strong Communication Skills

Self driven learner

Salary Range

$83,800 - $125,800

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.

Responsibilities

  • Create data mining architectures, models, and protocols.
  • Develop statistical reporting and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field.
  • Knowledge of data gathering, cleansing, and transformation techniques.
  • Ability to gather and evaluate large amounts of data and identify trends.
  • Ability to present data using PowerPoint, Excel, and other Office tools.
  • Familiarity with data evaluation tools such as Excel and VBA.
  • Ability to collaborate across self-organizing and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication skills and self-directed learning ability.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD clearance and Special Program Access.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.

Skills mentioned

Data ScienceData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationExploratory Data AnalysisData MiningMicrosoft ExcelETLStatistical ModelingBusiness Intelligence

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.

2-10 employeesReston, Virginia