Database Manager (Hiring Event)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in Springfield, VA is seeking a Database Manager to maintain geospatial databases, ensure data quality, and support data-driven decision making across DoD and IC partners.

The role requires strong data management experience, attention to detail, and effective communication with stakeholders. You will collaborate across government teams to steward data assets and enable fast, reliable access to authoritative geospatial information.

Qualifications

• Experience validating and maintaining geospatial databases with data integrity.
• Experience troubleshooting database errors during upgrades or large ingests.
• Experience with geospatial data ingestion and dissemination in cloud environments.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous situations requiring effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data quality, currency, and reliability.

Skills

Geospatial data management

Data validation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems / Computer Science / Geography / Engineering / Information Science / Information Systems Management / Information Technology

Combination of Education and Experience: 24 semester hours + 4 years data management experience

4 years of experience in data management

Job description

Database Managers maintain systems that facilitate the acquisition, storage, retrieval, dissemination, discoverability, and accessibility of data. They apply automation tools, scripting languages, and database design principles to develop and maintain database structures. They collaborate across DoD, IC, and selected coalition partners to monitor data quality, identify issues, implement corrective

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• 1. Demonstrated experience validating and maintaining geospatial databases while ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and currency in accordance with established standards.
• 2. Demonstrated experience recognizing potential issues and troubleshooting database errors associated with upgrades, large data ingests, etc.
• 3. Demonstrated experience working with geospatial data ingestion and dissemination in cloud environments.
• 4. Demonstrated experience operating in ambiguous situations which require effective decision-making.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in data management or a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in data management or a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• 1. Demonstrated experience communicating with various levels of stakeholders, difficult to understand concepts or ideas.
• 2. Demonstrated experience exploring and employing different ideas or solutions to old problem sets.
• 3. Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships within the office, directorates, and Agency-wide.
• 4. Experience supporting the integration of super intelligence (SI) tools into operational workflows or systems.