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Sr. Principal Performance Analyst Lead

Northrop Grumman
ALHU01, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2026
💰 $203,600/yr($135,800/yr$203,600/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

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, but they’re also making history.

 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is currently seeking a Sr Principal Performance Analyst Lead to support our Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) program. CBAD integrates sensors, battle management command and control, and effectors leveraging battle-proven cannons and a suite of advanced ammunition, ready to defend against subsonic cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from conflict start to finish. The Performance Analyst Lead can be onsite at any of the following locations Huntsville, AL, Redondo Beach, CA, Fairfax, VA, Chandler, AZ, or Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage, analyze, and communicate findings from large quantities of data produced from mission models.
  • Lead implementation of data management plan.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of processing and analytical code base.
  • Create briefing packages for variety of customer and stakeholder engagements.
  • Develop the skills and capabilities of junior analysts on the team. 
  • Expected travel of 10% or less.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM related degree with 8 years related experience OR Master’s in STEM related degree with 6 years related experience OR PhD in STEM related degree with 4 years related experience
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Experience with Python, SQL, AFSIM and Microsoft Office Tools
  • Experience with Data analytics – including but not limited to Insight Generation, ETL/ELT data merging, data reduction, etc.
  • Experience with Mission Analysis such as US and Joint/Coalition Scenarios and Metrics.
  • Stakeholder Presentation Experience – Technical and Executive level presentation experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with CBAD mission and system
  • Customer presentation experience
  • Team Lead or Manager experience.
  • Experience in Data Management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS or SAP clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when det

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