Database Analyst

AR Department of Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Health is seeking a mid-level Database Analyst to analyze, design, and support state database systems. You will work closely with DBAs and application developers to ensure structures meet functional and performance needs across agencies.

The role combines technical database design with business analysis to optimize operations, balancing performance with data integrity and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or related field.
• Three years of experience in database analysis, design, or management.
• Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and normalization techniques.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with query optimization and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and support Arkansas database systems.
• Collaborate with database administrators and application development teams to meet requirements.
• Ensure database structures meet functional and performance requirements across state agencies.
• Balance technical skills with business analysis to optimize database design and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Database analysis

SQL proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

The Database Analyst is a mid-level position with the Arkansas Department of Health responsible for analyzing, designing, and supporting the state's database systems. The role involves working closely with database administrators and application development teams to ensure database structures meet functional and performance requirements across state agencies, balancing technical skills with business analysis to optimize database design and operations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
• Three years of experience in database analysis, database design, or database management
• Strong understanding of database design principles, data modeling, and normalization techniques
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with query optimization and performance tuning
• Knowledge of relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities