Data Insights Analyst - Level 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Data Insight Analyst – Level 3 to extract, transform, and analyze data from SAP, Costpoint, Excel, and data warehouses to inform strategic decisions, while developing robust reporting and visualization solutions. The role requires 5 years of experience or 3 with master’s, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Government Secret clearance. You will build dashboards in Power BI or Tableau, collaborate with contracts and global trade teams, and translate business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with required years or higher; alternative degrees considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• 3+ years building dashboards with Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Strong SQL skills and proficient in Excel.
• Ability to translate requirements into KPIs and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, clean, and validate large datasets from multiple systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards.
• Translate business requirements into data models, KPIs, metrics, visuals.
• Perform advanced analysis to identify trends, patterns, insights.
• Identify and remediate data quality issues; contribute to governance standards.
• Manage data refresh schedules and optimize dashboard performance.
• Partner with Contracts, Property, Global Trade, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Costpoint

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Data Insight Analyst – Level 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

May consider one of the following locations; Linthicum, MD; Rolling Meadows, IL; Redondo Beach, CA; or Dulles, VA. The Data Insight Analyst will extract, transform, and analyze data from systems including SAP and Costpoint databases, Excel, and data warehouses to inform strategic and operational decisions, while developing and maintaining robust reporting and visualization solutions. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities

• Extract, transform, clean, and validate large datasets from multiple systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI and/or Tableau dashboards and reports for operational and executive decision-making
• Translate business requirements into data models, KPIs, metrics, and visual storytelling solutions
• Perform advanced analysis to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Identify and remediate data quality issues; contribute to data definitions, documentation, and governance standards
• Manage data refresh schedules and optimize dashboard performance, consistency, and usability
• Partner with Contracts, Property, Global Trade, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver trusted analytics
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• 3+ years hands‑on experience building dashboards/reports in Power BI and/or Tableau
• Strong SQL skills (joins, subqueries, CTEs, performance tuning)
• Proficient in Excel
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into KPIs and compelling dashboards; manage projects end‑to‑end
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in Power BI (complex DAX, optimization) and Tableau (Tableau Prep, advanced calculations)
• Experience with data governance, BI best practices, and scalable reporting frameworks.
• Experience integrating and reconciling data across SAP, Costpoint, and other ERP/business systems
• Familiarity with contracts, property, and global trade data, metrics, and processes
• Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards #RollingMdwSpace Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $155,400.00 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.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including

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

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.

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.

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

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.