* Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance
* Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Positions Available: 1
Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK
At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.
This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
The role is for an experienced data scientist who is recognized both internally and by customers as a subject matter expert – with a track record of applying data science and machine learning to deliver measurable benefit for our customers’ missions – and go-to person in at least one area of data science and machine learning, demonstrating clear technical leadership and the ability to influence.
Our UK Cyber & Intelligence business combines modern software development approaches with a rich heritage and experience in the Defence and security sectors. Our customers have complex and sensitive data and information requirements requiring a mission partner who quickly understands the context, delivering and sustaining a portfolio of challenging technology projects at scale and pace, supporting them through an ambitious digital transformation programme.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute complex data science requirements across a portfolio of projects, including identification of risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies – makes decisions that impact the achievement of own organisation’s objectives and financial performance.
* Provide technical leadership for multiple teams of data scientists, to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to quality, and manage any changes to data science work packages.
* Act as a formal customer point of contact and maintain strong, influential relationships with key senior stakeholders, internally, in the customer organisation and with industry leaders, supported by an excellent working knowledge of the customer domain and the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively at all levels.
* Broker new relationships within the customer organisation, and reach back into Northrop Grumman and its partners to provide added value to the customer through deduplication of effort and access to unique expertise.
* Contribute subject matter expertise into bids, proposals and studies, and grow a portfolio of projects, using customer knowledge to ensure proposals meet their needs.
We are looking for:
* Champion innovation and best practice, and apply emerging theory to our customers’ missions, to ensure Northrop Grumman remains at the leading edge of the application of data science and machine learning.
* Communicate with senior (internal and customer) stakeholders and convince them of the business benefits of data science and machine learning aligned with wider organisational objectives.
* Exhibit a breadth of understanding across data science and machine learning and be able to help other data scientists apply this to a range of customer problems, and have deeper expertise in a number of areas of data science and machine learning.
* Work with data engineers and customers to map, produce, transform and test data feeds that support the application of data science and machine learning solutions.
* Design, code, test, correct and document moderate-to-complex programs and scripts to agreed specifications and review the code of other data scientists.
* Experience in geographical information systems and in predictive and prescriptive analysis of geographical data would be a bonus.
Security clearance:
You must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
Ready to apply?
Yes– Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.
Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
No, I don’t think this role is right for me– Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
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