SCON - Data Monitoring Analyst

Accenture PLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Database Administrator/Architect Analyst in the Washington, DC area to design, administer, automate, and optimize enterprise databases. You will work on Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redshift environments, develop Python scripts, and implement high-availability solutions.

The role emphasizes automation, performance tuning, and reliable operations, with a focus on security and scalability for federal mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in database administration, database development, or related technical roles.
• Knowledge of database architecture, data modeling, and normalization principles.
• Experience with SQL and database troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python and/or shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize database platforms including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redshift.
• Support database provisioning, upgrades, backup and recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues through root cause analysis.
• Design and implement high-availability, scalable database solutions.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and packages.
• Create and maintain database objects, schemas, and DDL scripts.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

Problem solving

Python scripting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redshift

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Work:

We are seeking a Database Administrator / Architect Analyst to support the design, administration, automation, and optimization of enterprise database environments. This role combines database administration, architecture, performance tuning, and automation to help ensure reliable, secure, and scalable database operations.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Architecture

• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize database platforms including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redshift.
• Support database provisioning, upgrades, backup and recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues through root cause analysis.
• Design and implement high-availability, scalable database solutions.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and packages.
• Create and maintain database objects, schemas, and DDL scripts.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate database administration and operational tasks.
• Build automation workflows for monitoring, maintenance, backups, and reporting.
• Automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Develop monitoring and alerting solutions to improve database reliability and performance.
• Create reusable automation tools and scripts to increase operational efficiency.

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in database administration, database development, or related technical roles.
• Knowledge of database architecture, data modeling, and normalization principles.
• Experience with SQL and database troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python and/or shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database environments.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration concepts.

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizen

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.

$74,800—$138,700 USD

What We Believe:

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of theAccenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affimitive Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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The Company 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. Additionally, 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 Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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