Applications Database Analyst
US-Remote
Careers (External)
Req #: 6442
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for a Applications Database Analyst to support our customer, USPS and their Logistics Tech Services Group. This position is fully remote. The Logistics Tech Services (L&V TS) group is positioned to provide the following support to the USPS business groups within Logistics, Transportation Strategies, Mail Processing, Engineering Systems, and others. This group: * Oversees the strategy, programs, and integration of business systems solutions for technology applications. * Oversees the planning, design, development, acquisition, integration, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of integrated business systems solutions for managed services. * Directs the development of systems, application solutions, integrated environment development, and automated testing. * Oversees the evaluation of trends and implementation of recommendations to improve and resolve discrepancies. Responsibilities: * Business Requirements: Analyze and translate business requirements into efficient database designs that meet the data needs of the organization and align with the business goals and processes * Data Modeling: Create conceptual, logical, and physical database models using tools like ERD diagrams to depict a visual representation of the organization's data and how it relates to the business requirements * Database Design Patterns: Utilize common database design patterns to solve recurring design problems * Data Integration: Utilize common data integration techniques to consolidate data from multiple sources into a cohesive and consistent dataset * Normalization Techniques: Utilize normalization principles to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity * Indexing Strategies: Implement indexing techniques to optimize query performance and data retrieval * Database Security: Use data security best practices to enforce data privacy and protect sensitive information * Scalability and Performance: Design database that can scale horizontally or vertically to handle increasing workloads * Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders, developers, architects, and other team members to ensure the database design meets the project requirements Qualifications: * Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years of application database analysis experience (or commensurate experience) Knowledge with the following qualifications: * Database Skills: Proficiency in database management systems like MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc. Strong understanding of database concepts, normalization, indexing, and query optimization * Data Modeling: Knowledge of data modeling concepts and tools to design database structures, entities, relationships, and data flow diagrams * Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to optimize database performance and data integrity * Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze data, identify patterns, and make data-driven recommendations * SQL Proficiency: Strong command of SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying, manipulating, and managing data within databases * Database Administration: Familiarity with database administration tasks such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and user access control * Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and business users, and to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms. Working knowledge (2+ years experience) of one of more of the following qualifications: * Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies * Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices * DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab) * Experience with Cloud architecture, design and development * Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes * Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc) * Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Required Experience Level: * 5+ years' experience in designing large and complex IT solutions in large organizations. Position requires strong leadership and team-building skills. Must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high performing individuals as well as Leadership. Educational Requirements: A degree from an accredited College/University in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. NOTE: If resource does not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required. Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a USPS Public Trust clearance
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