Database Administrator 

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Job Summary

B&A is seeking a Database Administrator to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Database Infrastructure Services at any DLA Location. If you are interested and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply for this exciting and impactful opportunity.

• Anticipated Award: January 2027
• Anticipated Start: February 2027
• Period of Performance: 1 Base Year + 2 Option Years

Location

Onsite/Hybrid at any one of the following DLA locations: Dayton, OH; Columbus, OH; New Cumberland, PA; and Philadelphia, PA. Additional DLA locations may be available for Non-Key Personnel, including Battle Creek, MI; Fort Belvoir, VA; Ogden, UT; and Richmond, VA. Alternate worksites may be authorized by the COR based on contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides all activities related to the administration of computerized databases. Projects long range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function. 
• Designs, creates, and maintains databases in a client/server environment.
• Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. 
• Advises users on access to various client/server databases. Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases with respect to JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods. 
• Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end /backend programming languages (e.g., SQL). 
• Performs database programming and supports systems design.
• Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design.

Education and Experience

• At least five (5) years progressive experience of database query languages such as Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, MS-SQL 
• Also has at least three years hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database
• Management Systems. Experience also shall include capability to work on various operating systems and additional programming languages.
• Has experience in at least two projects in a large organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large-scale computer database.
• Expert with enterprise Oracle database software and application products, Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2.

Required Certifications

• Current DoD 8570/8140-approved IAT Level II certification
• Current applicable Computing Environment (CE) certification from one or more of the following: 

o OCP18

o OCM18

o GSOC

o DB2

o MCITP DBA

o MCITP DBD

o MCM

o MCA

o MS SQL Server

o MCSE: DP

o MCSM: DP

o M2012 SQL

o Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional (OCP 19)

o MCSE: SQL Server

o MCSA: SQL Server or higher

o Azure Database Associate or higher

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility, adjudicated within the last five (5) years

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is 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

B&A 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.