Senior Database Architect 

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Job Summary 

B&A is looking for a Senior Database Architect in support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Care and Benefits Integrated Systems (CBIS) Program Management Office on an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting the sustainment and modernization of DHA’s Enterprise Information Management (EIM) platform, an OpenText-based enterprise content and business process management platform, hosted in AWS GovCloud, that supports Military Health System application workflows including HAIMS, SPORTS, SNPMIS, Paper Records Tracking, FILER, and DMACS for service members, veterans, and their families. You will own the design, implementation, and sustainment of the databases behind EIM’s application workflows, keeping them fast, available, secure, and ready for reporting. This is a full-time key personnel position based in the National Capital Region, with the ability to reach the Government site in Falls Church, VA within two hours, contingent upon contract award. 

Responsibilities 

• Design, implement, and sustain EIM application workflow databases to ensure performance, reporting capability, availability, and security. 
• Provide database administration, SQL programming, database structure and schema design, table configuration, problem solving, and related database communications. 
• Perform routine and preventive database maintenance during planned downtime, including performance tuning, index rebuilds, and data and log cleanup. 
• Lead large data migrations and extract, transform, and load (ETL) efforts, including HAIMS records migration, DMACS Archive migration into HAIMS, and STR records migration from VA. 
• Consolidate structured and unstructured data and metadata into EIM’s shared SQL Server and Content Server instances. 
• Maintain metadata values in line with MHS data standards, including mapping old values to new ones so users can still retrieve older records. 
• Sustain and update reporting databases and tools (BOXi and OpenText Web Reports) so canned and ad hoc reports stay timely and accurate. 
• Apply database IAVA patches and STIGs, and support backup, failover, and continuity of operations testing. 
• Maintain data dictionaries and data models for each release. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. 
• Minimum of ten (10) years of database administration and database architecture experience with SQL Server (twelve (12) years without a BS degree). 

Required Skills 

• Experience performing large data migrations and extract, transform, and load (ETL). 
• Experience implementing database schemas within SQL Server. 
• Strong SQL programming and performance tuning skills. 

Desired Skills 

• Experience with OpenText databases. 
• Experience with SQL Server in AWS GovCloud or other cloud environments. 
• Experience with BOXi or other enterprise reporting tools. 
• Experience with the Defense Health Agency or Military Health System. 

Security Clearance 

• No security clearance required. This is a Public Trust position. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated background investigation for an ADP/IT-I or ADP/IT-II position designation (Tier 5 or Tier 3), and a DoD Common Access Card (CAC). 
• Must complete DoD/DHA-required HIPAA and Privacy Act training and sign a DHA Non-Disclosure Agreement before starting work. 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer. 
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email. 
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds. 
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance. 
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required. 

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.