Database Specialist

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Database Specialist

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is looking for a Database Specialist in support of the Army Research Technology Protection Center on an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and operate a database/spreadsheet to support CIDA case management, metrics, and reporting, and provide a matrix on the CIDA workload.
• Develop, maintain, and update the customer tracking database, and provide metrics on the status of all supported programs (e.g., program milestones, S&T PP status, PPP status, types and numbers of surveys and/or assessments conducted).
• Update the customer tracking database and provide metrics on the status of all supported programs (e.g., program milestones, S&T PP status, PPP status, type, and the number of surveys and/or assessments conducted).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a comparable degree in the Information Technology (IT) field.
• Six (6) years of experience in Operations support.

Required Skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with senior military officials, managers, and subordinates.
• Working knowledge of using Power BI and SharePoint.

Desired Skills

• Additional certifications in IT programs related to experience are preferred but not required.
• Recommended certifications for the SQL database developer role are the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Data Platform or the Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional.
• Experience writing functions and procedures in MS Access and Visual Basic is preferred.

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI

More About B&A:

Notable Clients

Celestar, a B&A Company, has grown into a company trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

Celestar, a B&A Company, is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

Salary Description

$150,000