Database Analyst (Ellsworth AFB)

Northrop Grumman • , SD

2d • $68,200 - $102,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Database Analyst to join its team at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The opportunity is contingent on program funding, and the start date will be determined after funding is confirmed. The role supports programs or products through data entry and database management, maintaining data standards and records, validating and auditing database operations, and ensuring database security and integrity. The analyst handles routine questions and problems, escalates more complex issues, communicates technical approaches and findings clearly, and ensures solutions align with organizational objectives. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, as well as on-call support at any time throughout the year. Travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience; or an associate degree and 4 years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or higher.
• Experience developing and scripting with SQL or other query languages.
• Experience generating visual reports using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience backing up large databases and transaction logs.
• Experience with STIG and database security controls.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in plain language.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and to support year-round on-call status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and maintaining databases.
• Experience with remote cloud architecture.
• Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment.
• Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Active Specific Special Access Program access.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and database management operations in support of programs or products.
• Control data definitions within established standards for existing applications.
• Perform regular data validation.
• Maintain database specifications by initiating or responding to database change requests.
• Update and maintain database records and tables.
• Monitor and audit database operations.
• Verify database security and integrity controls.
• Communicate technical approaches and findings clearly, including explaining technical concepts in plain language.
• Resolve routine questions and problems and escalate more complex problems.
• Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Support on-call coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED