We are in search of an analytical Database Developer and Administrator to join our innovative team at Nika Solutions in Falls Church, VA.
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Database Developer and AdministratorDepartment: Facilities Operations Management
Location: Falls Church, VA, US
NIKA is hiring for a Database Developer and Administrator to provide management and support services to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Facilities Enterprise (FE) Program based out of Falls Church, VA!
Named a "Top Workplace" by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.
The FE PBI requires support with development and administration of PBI databases. The ideal support includes the ability to analyze data and make decisions quickly; strong analytical skills to monitor performance and identify problems with a system; evaluate complex information from multiple sources, determining actions based on this analysis. Required support includes developing, testing, improving, and maintaining new and existing databases to help users retrieve data effectively; working closely with developers to ensure system consistency; collaboration with administrators and clients to provide technical support and identify new requirements; development and optimization of database models to store and retrieve information. Communication and organization skills are keys for this position, along with a problem-solution attitude; must have demonstrated expertise in SQL, Oracle, and data visualization tools.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to[1]end Recommend and implement emerging database technologies
Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards
Create automation for repeating database tasks
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement
Design relational databases to support business enterprise applications and physical data modeling according to project requirements for data acquisition and security as well as customer-defined deliverables
Collaborate with internal and external personnel, including system architects, software developers, database administrators, design analysts and information modeling experts to determine project requirements and capabilities, and strategize development and implementation timelines
Develop architectural strategies for data modeling, design, and implementation to meet stated requirements for metadata management, operational data stores and Extract Transform Load (ETL) environments
Create and test physical data models for a variety of DHA FE data, applications, database structures and metadata tables to meet operational goals for performance and efficiency
Develop, implement, administer, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of the PBI databases, data marts, software programs and hardware systems.
Follow all MHS protocols and procedures and obtain appropriate and required access and approval to develop/implement/maintain data/databases within the MHS environments.
Implement data models, database designs and data access business rules to ensure that analysts, data miners, and developers can utilize data effectively.
Monitor database, operate, develop scope, and understand technical requirements with input from client and/or third-party vendors/partners.
Collaborate with designers to develop interface functionality.
Support DHA FE PBI staff by creating queries to collect data from appropriate central MHS and DHA database systems and provide analytical support in evaluating and making recommendations from the data.
Identify and troubleshoot data import, analysis, and display errors.
Data Profiling: Explore data, identify problems, and develop analytical plans accordingly.
Analyze data and interpret results to identify significant differences in relationships. Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitation in terms of reliability or usability.
Evaluate procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect results.
Develop, maintain, and utilize data management techniques such as relational databases to manage the flow of information between DHA organizations and various information systems within the DHA, MHS or other Government agencies, where appropriate.
Provide consultation to clients or colleagues.
Assist in training, working groups, seminars, and conferences.
Provide management and administrative support.
Restructure data tables to improve accessibility and enhance analytical capabilities for DHA FE PBI users.
Collaborate with Government Database Administrators (DBAs) and convert tables into a relational format as appropriate and needed/requested.
Document field inquires/concerns from DHA, Market, MHS, MTFs, and other program users and collaborate for resolutions with the system developer or applicable software programmer.
Provide technical recommendations to improve program administration data collection, return rates, data usage, software utilization and similar tasks.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Microsoft Server 2000 and XP operation and administration, and Network Administration. However, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.104, minimum experience or education requirements for IT services contracts must not be specified without first consulting with the Contracting Officer.
DBA to include Business Objects, SQL, SAS, HL7, and ETL.
Relational Database and Modeling experience
Bachelor's degree in related IM/IT Field and 5 years of technical and project lead experience.
Preferred Skills
Active Secret (T3) Security Clearance, Security Plus certifications
DBA to include M2, MDR, Discern and HealtheAnalytics experience.
Benefits of working as a Database Developer and Administrator in Falls Church, VA:
? Excellent benefits
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Leading Industry Pay
