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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Data Scientist Job Code: 32039

Job Location: Huntsville, AL; or Canoga Park, CAJob Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with extensive expertise in data modeling, data architecture, code architecture, system design, business intelligence, project management, and operational insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record with relational database management systems and data warehouse development, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Through use of data analytics, data visualization and data modeling techniques and technologies, the data scientist/architect will develop and support dashboard solutions that can help other departments, managers and executives make strategic and tactical business decisions. This individual will be key in supporting and developing new tools and providing comprehensive support to internal customers, requiring strong skills in data validation. The Data Architect will develop and support data lake, warehouse solutions, analytic models and reports, to enable strategic and tactical business decisions through advanced data analytics, data visualization, and data modeling techniques.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage analytics and BI-related project activities, ensuring deliverables align with program schedules, stakeholder requirements, and operational priorities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, standardized reports, KPI frameworks, and data visualizations to support leadership decision-making.

• Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis using Snowflake, Palantir, and other enterprise platforms to support business operations, supply chain visibility, program performance, and financial analysis.

• Utilize project management tools such as Azure Dev Ops or Jira for coordinating and prioritizing tasks across the BI organization

• Support self-service analytics initiatives by defining data requirements, creating documentation, and establishing data-quality and governance practices.

• Identify analytics gaps, process bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities; recommend solutions that enhance efficiency across programs and functional organizations.

• Coordinate with IT, data engineering, and other technical teams to ensure BI tools, datasets, and data pipelines meet business needs—without requiring deep data-architecture ownership.

• Present findings and recommendations to executives and cross-functional audiences in clear, business-oriented language.

• Stay current on BI, analytics, visualization, and data‑driven program management best practices.

• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant data analystics experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related data analytics experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related data analytics experience.

• 2+ years experience working with relational database management systems (Oracle).

• 2+ years experience with Snowflake, Palantir, and/or Alteryx.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working across cross-functional teams to influence outcomes.

• Ability to analyze large datasets, uncover trends, and present data-driven insights.

• Experience with project management tools (ADO, Jira)

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing best practices

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain industries.

• Experience utilizing SQL for data extraction and database management.

• Experience with programming languages, such as JavaScript and Python.

• Experience with full-stack application development.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $107,500.00 -$199,500.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $93,500.00 - $173,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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