Salary
$46k – $76k per year
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Principal · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $45,800.00 - $76,400.00The 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.Free account
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