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Principal Database Analyst (Ellsworth AFB)

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$84,700–127,100/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
#ICS #ASMT #MPR #Blue Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00 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.
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US citizens onlyYour ability to Obtain and/or Transfer and maintain the final adjudicated US government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

What you’ll work on

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  • Implement, maintain, and tune databases and indexes for performance

  • Provide backup and transaction log recovery and recommend enhancements

  • Maintain database security and integrity controls

  • Write policies, procedures, and standards for database management

  • Develop stored procedures and triggers as needed

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Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases.
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
May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
Education & alternatives
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:
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How this job compares

Pay

Lower than most similar jobs

$84.7K–$127K against $127K–$190K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Time since we first saw it

Day 18

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At Northrop Grumman, jobs usually come down by about day 22.

From 10,845 similar postings that came down, and 261 of Northrop Grumman’s. Coming down is not always a hire.

Northrop Grumman is hiring

21 open jobs

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  • 14% of open jobs were reposted
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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:

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About the role

We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.

Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.

An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.

US government figures for database architects

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$139,500
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.

Job description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. #ICS #ASMT #MPR #Blue Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00 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. 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.
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#ICS #ASMT #MPR #Blue Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00 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.
Location & working pattern

SD, US

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. #ICS #ASMT #MPR #Blue
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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.

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