Data Insight Analyst / Principal Data Insight Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance coverage

life and disability insurance

savings plan

Company paid holidays

paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Data Insight Analyst to join the Warner Robins Data Analytics team. You will extract, transform, and validate data, and design interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to support operational decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in data analytics or related field with 3+ years of BI experience, strong SQL skills, and the ability to translate business needs into KPIs. A U.S. Government Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or related field and 3+ years in data analytics or BI roles.
• For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in data analytics, reporting, or BI.
• Will consider 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience developing dashboards with Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL for complex data extraction and transformation.
• Experience translating business requirements into KPIs and dashboards.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, and validate large datasets from multiple sources (e.g., SQL databases, Excel).
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau and Power BI.
• Translate complex business requirements into data models, KPIs, and visual storytelling.
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and insights.
• Bridge OT with IT systems to enable high-performance data visualization and logging.
• Optimize report and dashboard performance and implement governance standards.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

KPIs

DAX measures

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Tableau Prep

Power BI Desktop

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking a Data Insight Analyst to join the Warner Robins Data Analytics team within the Engineering organization. This role reports to the Manager, Computer Systems Analysis and is an on-site position in Warner Robins, Georgia. The selected candidate will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and user enablement of our business intelligence and data preparation platforms. You will work closely with analysts, data engineers, database administrators, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure our data tools are reliable, secure, and performant.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Extract, transform, and validate large datasets from multiple sources (e.g., SQL databases, Excel) to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau and Power BI to support operational decision‑making. Translate complex business requirements into clear data models, KPIs, and visual storytelling solutions. Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights that drive strategic initiatives. Bridge operational technology (OT) with IT systems to enable high-performance data visualization and logging. Optimize report and dashboard performance, manage data refresh schedules, and implement governance standards for dashboard consistency and usability.

This position may be filled at either Data Insight Analyst or Principal Data Insight Analyst role.

Basic Qualifications

• For a Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles.
• For a Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles.
• Will consider 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau and/or Power BI in a professional environment.
• Proficiency in SQL for complex data extraction and transformation, including joins, subqueries, CTEs, and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing data models, including relationships, calculated fields, DAX measures, and data validation processes.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into KPIs, metrics, and visually compelling dashboards for operational and executive audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of experience in enterprise‑level business intelligence environments.
• Advanced expertise in Tableau (including Tableau Prep and advanced calculations) and/or Power BI (including complex DAX development and performance optimization) or Experience implementing data governance standards, BI best practices, and scalable reporting frameworks across departments.
• Holds a current U.S Government Secret level security clearance.

Salary Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Employment Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.