Principal Database Analyst (Ellsworth AFB)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; 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 Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. You will design, implement, and maintain complex relational databases, tune performance, and ensure security and compliance.

The role requires experience with SQL, data scripting, and delivering visual reports with Tableau or Power BI; familiarity with STIG controls and office tools is a plus. Some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining complex relational databases.
• Experience developing and scripting raw data using SQL or other query languages.
• Experience generating visual reports in Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with backups of large databases and transaction logs.
• Experience with STIG and Gov database security controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery, transaction log recovery, and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Skills

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Data design

Backups & recovery

Security controls (STIG)

Office suite

Lift 40 lbs

After hours

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top 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 Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join our team of qualified individuals located at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Essential Functions

• Implements and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery, transaction log recovery, and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Considered expert in field within the organization.
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Database Analyst

Must have Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience; or an Associate’s Degree and 7 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of Database Administrator/Analyst experience; or a Master’s Degree and 3 years of Database Administrator/Analyst experience.

Your ability to Obtain and/or Transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.

• Experience designing and maintaining complex relational databases.
• Experience developing and scripting raw data using SQL or other query languages.
• Experience generating visual reports in tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with backups of large databases and transaction logs.
• Experience with STIG and Gov database security controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with remote cloud architecture.
• Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment.
• Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems.
• Active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
• Active Specific Special Access Program access.

Primary Level Salary Range

$45,800.00 - $76,400.00 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application Period

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 Employer

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.

Existing Applicants

Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address

Company Overview

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.