Database Administrator - SharePoint Specialist

Who We Are & What We Do

At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of over 52,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

• Updatedivisionlevelportal content daily, including news articles, events, updates, features, messages, videos, publications, RSS feeds, and links.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders to define scope, requirements, content elements, and workflow automation needs for the SharePoint portal.
• Generate design and functional requirements aligned with CDC usability guidelines and National Center Informatics policies.
• Identify and specify modification tasks for new features or enhancements based on division needs.
• Specify modifications to correct defects or deficiencies in existing portal functionality.
• Install, maintain, and sustain enterprise databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server, FileMaker).
• Handle database design, performance tuning, backups/restores, replication, and configuration planning.
• Lead migrations to current versions of applications or databases that integrate with SharePoint tools or workflows.
• Perform requirements analysis, query optimization, and table normalization.
• Deliver user training for new features and portal phases, following COR approval of the training plan.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for new features and ensure documentation remains current within the SharePoint environment.
• Assist the COR or designee with IT project summary reports, including business needs, modernization and enhancement plans, O&M plans, and cost summaries.
• Ensure all documentation is appropriately organized in controlled areas within SharePoint in alignment with CDC IT governance.
• Conduct data analysis to support reports, presentations, and scientific publications.
• Troubleshoot, correct, or redesign internal databases to meet evolving OD or branch needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for Success

• Dedication to upholding and enhancing STI Federal’s core values.
• Collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships and contributing to shared goals with professionalism and mutual respect.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to translate program needs into technical requirements and clear documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of SharePoint experience.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Experience supporting federal programs, especially CDC or NCIRD.
• Experience: Experience preparing training materials, workflow documentation, or system SOPs.
• Background: Experience in content management, usability, or portal development.

Compensation & Work Environment

Environment: Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office or laboratory setting.