DB Specialist III

EMERGE SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employer-matched 401(K) Retirement

Job summary

Emerge Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Database Specialist III to support the DHA MEPRS Program Office and Cost Accounting Branch. The role involves data analysis, processing, quality review, reporting, and customer support, with a focus on learning the program and data rules.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent analytical experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAS. The position offers remote work with potential client-site travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical/technical field or related experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of data analysis, reporting, data management or healthcare analytics.
• Strong Excel skills: formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data cleanup and reconciliation.
• Experience with SAS or similar data-analysis tools.
• Ability to identify data inconsistencies and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support recurring MEPRS data processing, validation, and reporting.
• Extract, manipulate, analyze, and validate data using SAS, Excel, and BI tools.
• Review data for variances, outliers, and data-quality issues.
• Research issues independently and document findings and resolutions.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports and datasets.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to resolve data concerns.

Skills

SAS

Excel

Data analysis

Data quality

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, accounting, business, healthcare or related field

Tools

SAS

EAS IV Repository

BCS Business Objects

Tableau / Power BI

Job description

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DB Specialist III

Full Time US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1094

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Title: Database Specialist III

Organization: Defense Health Agency (DHA) - Cost Accounting Branch (CAB)

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote support; client-site or travel support as required

Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the clearance/access required by the contract

Salary Range:$100- 105K

Overview

The Database Specialist III supports the DHA MEPRS Program Office and Cost Accounting Branch through data analysis, recurring data processing, data quality review, reporting, research, and customer support. The position requires a resourceful analyst who can work with unfamiliar data, independently research and troubleshoot issues, and learn new systems and business rules. MEPRS-specific knowledge can be developed on the job; strong analytical judgment, technical aptitude, and the ability to learn are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support recurring MEPRS data processing, validation, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Extract, manipulate, analyze, and validate data using SAS, Excel, EAS IV Repository, BCS Business Objects, and other MHS/DHA data and reporting tools.
• Review personnel, workload, financial, and other data to identify variances, outliers, missing or duplicate records, and other potential data-quality issues.
• Independently research and troubleshoot data issues, trace unexpected results to their source, test assumptions, and document findings and resolutions.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, data extracts, spreadsheets, metrics, and other analytical products.
• Work with program staff, MTFs, and other stakeholders to research questions, resolve data concerns, and communicate analytical findings.
• Maintain process documentation and identify opportunities to improve, standardize, or automate recurring analytical processes.
• Support other MEPRS data analysis, reporting, and program activities as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, information systems, accounting, business, healthcare, or another analytical/technical field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree when permitted by contract requirements.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, data management, financial/healthcare analytics, or a related analytical environment. Direct MEPRS experience is not required if the candidate demonstrates the technical aptitude and ability to learn the program and data.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, including the ability to approach unfamiliar problems, independently research possible solutions, use available documentation and technical resources, test assumptions, and work through issues with limited step-by-step direction.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas/functions, lookups, pivot tables, filtering, data cleanup, reconciliation, and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience with SAS or comparable programming/data-analysis tools, with the ability to learn and apply SAS as needed for the role.
• Ability to identify data inconsistencies, investigate root causes, document findings, and clearly communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to learn and effectively use data query, reporting, and repository tools to extract, validate, analyze, and troubleshoot data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MEPRS, EAS IV Application/Repository, BCS Business Objects, or other MHS/DoD data and reporting systems.
• Experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with relational data, large datasets, data extracts, joins/merges, data validation, and source-to-report analysis.
• Experience with data quality analysis, recurring reporting, process automation, or technical/process documentation.
• Knowledge of healthcare cost accounting, DoD financial management, DHA/MEPRS concepts, or experience with related systems such as DMHRSi, MHS GENESIS, GFEBS, DEAMS/CRIS, or MDR.

Core Competencies

Critical thinking and problem solving • Independent research and resourcefulness • Data analysis and quality review • Learning agility • Clear communication • Independent task ownership • Team collaboration

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The employee must be able to read, review, prepare, and analyze written data and figures using a computer or similar device. Job functions are typically performed in a general office or remote-work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Emerge Solutions Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We offer participation in company-sponsored benefits plans – subject to meeting hours and waiting period requirements – to include employer-contributed Health Insurance, Dental, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and employer-matched 401(K) Retirement Plan.