PlanIT Group is seeking an Applications Database Analyst for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate has experience with 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).
Job Title: Applications Database Analyst
Location: Remote
Start Date: 08/25/25
Submit resumes: 08/08/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
List of tasks to be performed:
- 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.
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.
Additional Provisions:
- Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
- Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
- All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident only.
- Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)