Application (SQL) Database Analyst

Application Database Analyst

This is a Full-Time (W2) Remote Position supporting The United States Postal Service (USPS). Full benefits, PTO, and paid holidays are inclusive to this position.

Number of Available Positions: 1

Contract Term: 10/1/2025- 9/30/2026 (With Possible Extensions)

Salary Target: $75K- $105K (Salary is flexible based on the relevant professional experience and background related to the position)

Requirements: Prior experience supporting a Federal Government Agency/Project within the past 2 years; 2+ years of relevant professional experience including database management (MySQL, Oracle SQL Server, PostgreSQL); Data Modeling; Troubleshooting; Strong SQL Proficiency; Database Administration

Project Description

Under client guidance and direction, the contractor will provide support, and review and/or participate in the development of various initiatives and other responsibilities.

Required Skills:

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.

Preferred Skills:

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)

Day to Day 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.