Database Engineer Skill Level 2

About the role

The Database Engineer (DE) will provide technical expertise in database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis. Responsibilities include projecting long-range requirements for database administration and design, developing a database structure that integrates seamlessly into the system's overall architecture, making trade-offs related to data volumes, user numbers, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls. The Database Engineer will engage at the front end of the lifecycle—from requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.
• Supporting the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Developing long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Supporting the development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translating a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros, updating existing queries, and creating new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Assisting in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Leading the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Assisting in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.

Requirements

• Ability to support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.
• Ability to support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Ability to support the development of long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Ability to assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Ability to translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros, updating existing queries, and creating new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Ability to assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Ability to lead the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Ability to lead the development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer (DBE) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, or a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Benefits

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Pay

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Schedule

A variety of factors can impact the final schedule, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.