Principal Data Insight Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal Data Insight Analyst to design and develop comprehensive dashboards that integrate multiple data sources and provide actionable insights.

The role requires expert SQL, Excel, and BI tool experience (Tableau/Power BI) and the ability to mentor junior analysts while ensuring data accuracy and integrity across reports. A Secret clearance is required for start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or related field with 5+ years of experience (or Master’s with 3+ years).
• Expert-level proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau).
• SQL skills for data extraction and integration.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of dashboards and reporting solutions that integrate multiple data sources.
• Perform advanced data extraction using SQL combined with Excel and visualization using Tableau/Power BI.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable, visually engaging insights.
• Work with technical teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reports.
• Mentor junior analysts on best practices for data extraction, analysis, and visualization.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

ETL

Gitlab

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, STEM, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL databases

Gitlab

Python

Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systemsis seeking a Principal Data Insight Analyst, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

“Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.”

Essential Functions

• Lead the design and development of comprehensive dashboards and reporting solutions that integrate multiple data sources
• Perform advanced data extraction using SQL combined with robust analysis in Excel and visualization using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable, visually engaging insights
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reports
• Mentor junior analysts on best practices for data extraction, analysis, and visualization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or a related field with minimum of 5 years of experience (or Master’s degree with minimum of 3 years)
• Expert-level proficiency in leading data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• SQL skills for efficient data extraction and integration across diverse datasets
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries
• Experience managing and maintaining SQL databases
• Demonstrated ability to convert complex business challenges into data-driven insights
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Experience to define, track, and visualize business and engineering metrics using advanced BI tools like Tableau and PowerBI
• Expertise in developing and managing ETL processes
• Experience in Python programming for data analysis, manipulation, and automation
• Experience using version control systems such as Gitlab for collaborative development
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management

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Primary 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. 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.