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Database Administrator
2025-2764
Job Locations
US-DC-1400 Defense Pentagon | US-VA-Reston
Category
Information Technology
Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage the data systems, security, and integration for the Personnel Enterprise Decision Support System (PEDSS).
This position is on-site at either The Pentagon or our Reston Corporate Office.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administer, test, and implement PEDSS databases, ensuring compliance with Army data policies.
Coordinate database updates, integrations, and security enhancements to safeguard Army personnel data.
Design and construct large relational databases, optimizing performance and system functionality.
Support the integration of new systems with existing data warehouse structures.
Implement security measures in compliance with DoD and Army regulations (e.g., DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171).
Perform database tuning, backup management, and data recovery planning.
Qualifications
Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years experience in :
Database design, administration, testing, and implementation
System integration and performance optimization
Development of technical documentation
Experience with the following database technologies :
SQL, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, Datacom
Understanding of Army manpower and force management operations
Desired
An additional two years of technical experience as a programmer / analyst may be substituted for each year of formal education
Experience with CICS, COBOL, SAS, FOCUS and / or 4GL Client / Server & Web development tools
Knowledge of Army data systems, such as TAADS, PERSACS, and POSCEDIT
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
EEO and Affirmative Action Policy : DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
Pay Transparency Policy : In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information : By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.
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