Senior Database Engineer/Specialist

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities

• Lead structured requirements-gathering sessions with internal and external stakeholders through interviews, workshops, surveys, and collaborative working sessions to define data, reporting, and analytical needs.
• Translate ambiguous business questions into clear analytical requirements, user stories, technical specifications, and actionable solutions.
• Design and implement database structures that support application and business requirements, including schemas, tables, views, and indexes.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data is stored, retrieved, validated, and maintained efficiently.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation covering database configurations, processes, procedures, business requirements, data definitions, dashboard specifications, and change histories.
• Establish and enforce data validation, quality assurance, accuracy, consistency, and governance practices across analytical products.
• Perform exploratory and diagnostic data analysis using SQL and, where appropriate, Python or R to uncover trends, patterns, root causes, and business opportunities.
• Design, build, and iterate on prototypes and proof-of-concept dashboards to validate requirements before full-scale development.
• Develop and maintain production-grade dashboards and reports using Power BI or comparable business intelligence platforms.
• Facilitate stakeholder review sessions and incorporate feedback through iterative development cycles, preferably within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Collaborate with software developers, system architects, analysts, and other technical teams to integrate databases and analytical solutions with applications.
• Present findings, insights, recommendations, and data-driven narratives to both technical audiences and executive leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor on data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate recurring activities, and expand self-service analytics capabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to best practices in requirements gathering, data storytelling, dashboard design, and analytical delivery.
• Independently manage assigned initiatives from requirements through implementation while proactively resolving challenges with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in business or data analysis, including demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, analysis, and database-related work.
• Proven experience developing dashboards and data visualizations with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Qlik, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating prototypes, wireframes, or proof-of-concept solutions to validate analytical requirements before full development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to investigate complex issues and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts and analytical findings for non-technical stakeholders and executives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and proactively resolve challenges while also collaborating effectively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance; an active Secret clearance is preferred.
• Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps is preferred.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks is a plus.
• Experience facilitating workshops, design-thinking sessions, or JAD sessions is advantageous.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Power BI, or CompTIA Security+ are beneficial.
• A master’s degree in a quantitative, analytical, business, or related field is preferred.
• Experience within the defense industry or supporting government-related programs is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and maintaining a healthy mix of professional and personal priorities.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and challenging data, analytics, and infrastructure projects.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for high-quality work and meaningful contributions.
• Collaborative culture with talented and diverse teams working together to solve complex challenges.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects supporting energy, sustainability, resilience, security, and critical infrastructure.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to considering qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.