Northrop Grumman

Principal or Sr Principal Data Insight Analyst

Northrop Grumman$89K — $167K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, STEM, or a related field needed (experience varies by level)
  • 5-7 years of experience for Principal, 8+ years for Senior Principal
  • Expertise in Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization tools
  • Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction
  • Capacity to distill complex business challenges into actionable insights
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of dashboards and reporting solutions by integrating multiple data sources
  • Execute advanced data extraction using SQL and visualize data through Tableau or Power BI
  • Transform complex business requirements into engaging visual insights
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure data integrity across reports
  • Guide junior analysts on data extraction, analysis, and visualization best practices

Benefits

  • Potential relocation assistance
  • 9/80 work schedule allowing for extended weekends
  • Health, life, and disability insurance
  • Savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO for personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. This requisition may be filled at either the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below. 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. This position is 100% on-site. The position will follow our 9/80 schedule and allows employees who work a nine-hour day 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 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 • For Principal (level 3): 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) • For Sr Principal (level 4): Bachelor’s degree in Business, STEM, or a related field with minimum of 8 years of experience (or Master’s degree with minimum of 6 years) • Expert-level proficiency in leading data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or similar) and Excel/MS Office, including advanced pivot tables and chart techniques • 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 • 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 • Advanced SQL skills for complex data extraction and integration • 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 #AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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