Data Scientist (Principal)

• Niskayuna, NY, US
• West Mifflin, PA, US
• 2026-10-22 17:34:09
• Data Analytics

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About Us

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Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

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Job Description

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Engineering Quality is seeking an experienced data scientist to join the team! In this role you will work closely with stakeholders in the QPI department and throughout the lab to assist with supporting the engineering quality data infrastructure and department data needs.

The selected candidate will collaborate with software developers, database architects, data analysts, and data scientists on strategic data initiatives to ensure optimal data delivery solutions are consistent throughout ongoing projects both within QPI and throughout NNL.

Additional duties include:

• Maintain many large datasets and implement new data pipelines that feed into or from critical data systems.
• Lead and manage QPI data governance policy and tools.
• Provides technical support and oversight for data engineering applications.
• Provides technical and programmatic leadership in assigned area of responsibility which includes the mentoring and training of other employees.
• Develops original experimental or analytical methods, approaches, or procedures. Defines specifications for data analyses.

This position may work at either Knolls or the Bettis location.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

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Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

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• Programing experience (VBA, Python, R).
• Experience with Power Platform (PowerApp, PowerAutomate, PowerBi)
• Experience with SharePoint (PrimeNet and NNPPNet)

Compensation and Benefits

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• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

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$129,300.00 - $206,100.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce.

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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