Principal Database Analyst (Ellsworth AFB)

Northrop Grumman • , SD

2d • $84,700 - $127,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join its team at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The opportunity is contingent on program funding; the start date will be determined after funding is confirmed. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.

The analyst implements and maintains database operations and physical design, tunes database and index performance, and reviews database design and systems integration. The role handles backup and transaction-log recovery, maintains security and integrity controls, and develops recommendations and database-management policies, procedures, and standards. The analyst monitors transaction activity and utilization and may develop stored procedures or triggers.

This role contributes to new concepts, techniques, and standards; is considered an organizational expert; and applies ingenuity to complex problems while ensuring solutions align with organizational objectives. It also requires clear communication of technical approaches and findings. The position requires the ability to obtain or transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 9 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience; or an associate degree and 7 years; or a bachelor’s degree and 5 years; or a master’s degree and 3 years.
• Ability to obtain or transfer and maintain a 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 designing and maintaining complex relational databases.
• Experience developing and scripting raw data using 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 government 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain smooth database operation and physical design.
• Conduct performance tuning of indexes and databases.
• Review database design and systems integration.
• Provide backup recovery and transaction-log recovery, and recommend enhancements or improvements.
• Maintain database security and integrity controls.
• Formulate database-management policies, procedures, and standards, and monitor transaction activity and utilization.
• Develop stored procedures and/or triggers as needed.
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation, ensuring solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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