Database Administrator Location: Remote Duration: 6 months Description: Purpose: Designs, implements, and maintains databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods. Maintains database dictionaries and integrates systems through database design. Maintains and documents shell scripts and batch processes. Ensures that documentation is complete and up-to-date. Develops and applies procedures for periodic database backup. Essential functions: 20% Implements designs and structures provided by Systems and Data Architects. Performs installation of software and hardware environments in a timely manner in keeping with current release levels. Creates and maintains schedules for software maintenance and upgrades. 15% Prepares appropriate dimensional data structures and provides logical interfaces for the extract/transform/load process. 15% Maintains database and ensures its availability to users. Maintains database backup and recovery. 15% Monitors database performance and assists with database security. 15% Develop and implement techniques to prevent system problems, troubleshoots incidents to recover services, and support root cause analysis 10% Validates, loads, tests, and verifies data; Performs complete functional testing of database structures and verifies information provided in all environments including development, test, and production. 10% Provides project management support regarding most technical aspects of implementing project release upgrades for assigned systems which includes: properly following a project life cycle, the development of project plans, completing all appropriate documentation and notifications in order to obtain resolution within the established timeframes. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Education Details : Computer Science or IT related field Experience: 3 years Experience using relational databases Experience retrieving data to perform management and reporting duties. In Lieu of Education In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of Oracle, and similar databases., Proficient Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, developers, tests, and project managers in both oral and written form., Proficient Ability to work minimal supervision., Proficient High-level of analytical and troubleshooting skills., Proficient Proficient in Microsoft Office applications., Proficient Knowledge of structured query language (SQL)., Proficient The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. Additional Skills: SQL Knowledge Oracle database knowledge including advanced functions and features (no GUI point and click only)