Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst (Tableau)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,400 - 167,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst to oversee Tableau development in Melbourne, FL. The role is 100% on-site with a 9/80 schedule, allowing every other Friday off.

The position emphasizes dashboard design, SQL data extraction, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior analysts in data visualization best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or related field with 5+ years of experience (or Master’s with 3+).
• Senior Principal requires 8+ years (or Master’s with 6+ years).
• Expert-level proficiency in Tableau for data visualization.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and data integration.
• Excellent communication and collaborative abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of dashboards and reporting that integrate multiple data sources.
• Perform advanced data extraction using SQL and create visualizations in Tableau/Power BI.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Mentor junior analysts on data extraction, analysis, and visualization.

Skills

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Mentoring

Education

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

Master’s degree in Business, STEM, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Databricks

Palantir

Denodo

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance Required

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

No travel required.

Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst to join the DEE IPT to oversee Tableau development for the program. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL and is 100% on‑site.

The position will follow our 9/80 schedule, allowing employees who work nine‑hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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 visualizations 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

• For Principal (level 3): Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or related field with minimum 5 years of experience (or Master’s with minimum 3 years).
• For Sr Principal (level 4): Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or related field with minimum 8 years of experience (or Master’s with minimum 6 years).
• Expert‑level proficiency in leading data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong SQL skills for efficient data extraction and integration across diverse datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to convert complex business challenges into data‑driven insights.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in‑scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) within a reasonable period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms or enterprise data warehouses (e.g., Databricks, Palantir, or Denodo).
• Exposure to advanced analytics frameworks and business intelligence best practices.
• Proven record in developing and implementing reporting best practices and data governance strategies.
• Proficiency in complementary reporting tools or programming languages (Python, R) to extend dashboard functionality.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience in executive‑level communication and strategic advisory roles for data‑driven innovations.
• US Government active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and other incentive programs. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.