Database Administrator (F-35 AI/ML)

JOB TITLE: Database Administrator (F-35 AI/ML)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, On-Site

LOCATION: Marine Corps Air Station YUMA (Yuma, AZ)

WORK STATUS: Must be U.S. Citizen

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business, (SDVOSB) providing a wide array of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. We leverage decades of federal acquisition and procurement experience to deliver best in class commercial solutions for government agencies while maximizing veteran talent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Database Administrator (DBA) for our F-35 AI/ML Spares Project. As the most advanced fighter jet in the world, the F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. Our F-35 AI/ML Spares Project is at the forefront of applying advanced computational analytics to revolutionize supply chain management in the aerospace industry. Our team is dedicated to harnessing the power of AI/ML to increase parts availability and reduce maintenance wait times, ultimately maximizing aircraft availability. In collaboration with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional solutions that will redefine operational readiness for the F-35 program and beyond.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing database administration tasks on-site within the existing systems of record with multiple databases. Your mission will be to enhance and optimize data entry, management, and extraction within this database to ensure its usability within our WASPO system. This position also involves mentoring and collaborating with Marines at the squadron level, requiring a deep understanding of squadron-specific operations and a commitment to improving data entry and indexing practices. As a crucial link between our existing systems and data development, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our data processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related degree plus a minimum of three (3) years working in the field. Three (3) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education, for a total minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.
• An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Three (3) years of experience managing data and leveraging analytics tools.
• Familiarity with a variety of analytics deployment architectures (Python, containerized Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Experience using SQL and other languages (R, Python, Scripts, etc.) to manipulate & analyze data stored in relational and non-relational databases (or ability to learn).
• Experience configuring or monitoring data pipelines in cloud platforms (AWS/Oracle/Azure/Google).
• Ability to connect APIs (REST, SOAP, HTTP Methods).
• Experience with Spark/Databricks for streaming data analytics (preferred experience with graph data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applications).
• Experience using Data Factory to schedule pipelines and manage data flows.
• Previous experience integrating data; familiarity with technical issues (e.g., cleaning, merging, standardizing, documenting, and securing).
• Familiarity with data visualization including experience with common visualization software (e.g., R, Tableau, Power BI, Elasticsearch/Kibana).
• Experience working on applied data projects that involve working with diverse organizations to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Solid technical skills across a wide variety of tools and data platforms.
• Ability to develop relationships with collaborators, program providers, community partners and others.
• Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple critical projects simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred:

• (Highly preferred) AWS Professional or Specialty Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or VA missions.
• At least two (2) years using SQL professionally and proficiency with R or Python.
• Cloud project work using AWS, Google, Oracle, and/or Azure.
• Experience with ML/NLP/AI with Neural Networks and Supervised/Unsupervised algorithms for anomaly detection, forecasting and modeling.
• Proficient in HTTP Methods, Postman development/testing of REST and/or SOAP APIs, and CRUD actions.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in statistical analysis software including utilizing Power BI, Tableau, Elasticsearch/Kibana, Alteryx, Python, or R.
• Deep understanding of data quality issues with applied experience in addressing data issues for quality assurance.
• Proficiency in each phase of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong record of applied data analysis.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with a successful track record of communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with principles of research design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The DBA will manage databases and ensure operations run smoothly from multiple data providers. The DBA will be responsible for leading end-to-end data management activities, including but not limited to working with partners to identify fields, data linkage and integration, performing data quality checks, analysis, presenting data and documenting the process.

The DBA must be able to administer and optimize large scale databases, review and understand large sets of data, while being able to highlight relevant trends and patterns. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, curious, innovative, results-oriented and has strong interpersonal skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage, administer, and optimize large scale databases in private data centers as well as in cloud environments (AWS, Oracle, Azure, Google, etc.).
• Monitor and debug database transactions, logs, events, etc.
• Take the lead role in data transfer operations. Actively develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows that are the foundation of our polling and modeling: problem scoping, data cleaning, analysis, and testing.
• Create, Index, Query, and Update SQL tables/servers.
• Use Azure Databricks (Spark) and Data Factory to manage pipelines.
• Run/update Python and/or JavaScript code to parse data.
• Maintain data in S3 buckets and Blob storage.
• Use schedulers and APIs to get near real-time data.
• Work closely with partners to acquire, clean, and load new datasets.
• Collaborate with and support the work of the data scientists to produce deliverables.
• Develop and implement data acquisition, quality assurance and management protocols.
• Develop other workflows and automate processes using Python or other scripting languages.
• Create, maintain, and organize technical documentation for all data collection, cleaning, and analyses to inform both internal external users about data products and methodology.
• Additional Scripting and coding to automate and monitor data management processes.
• Assist with maintenance and development of internal Analytics data architecture.
• Exercise independent judgement and original thinking in support of data projects.
• Design, write, and disseminate innovative and visually appealing reports.

COMPENSATION

(Starting from $85,000.00) A salary commensurate with background and experience will be offered.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

SteerBridge Strategies is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. SteerBridge Strategies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yuma, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible and able to pass a Federal Background Check?

Experience:

• Data analysis skills: 3 years (Required)
• Database administration: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $-1