Senior Database Engineer/Specialist

Concurrent Technologies Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Concurrent Technologies Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Engineer/Specialist to lead data analysis, design scalable database structures, and develop production dashboards using Power BI and other tools. The role involves collaborating with software teams, gathering requirements, and communicating insights to executives.

Remote position available for candidates with DoD CAC and Secret security suitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science)
• 6+ years of experience in business/data analysis with requirements gathering and stakeholder management
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations with Power BI/Tableau/Looker/Qlik
• Strong SQL proficiency for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with internal and external stakeholders
• Translate business questions into analytical requirements and user stories
• Design and maintain documentation of database configurations and data quality processes
• Design, implement, and optimize database structures and schemas
• Develop dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI and other tools
• Collaborate with developers and architects to integrate databases with apps
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and root causes
• Present findings to technical and executive audiences
• Mentor junior analysts on best practices in dashboards and data storytelling

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Dashboards

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Looker

Qlik

Job description

Senior Database Engineer/Specialist

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Remote Position

Minimum Clearance Required: N/A

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Background Investigation Required

As a trusted partner and leader in providing energy and sustainability consulting services to the federal government, Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) understands the increasing complexity of achieving energy security and data management in a changing world. As part of the Energy, Resilience and Sustainability (ERS) Division, you will collaborate with experts to provide comprehensive policy, planning, and implementation services to deliver solutions that address critical infrastructure resilience and security, and data management issues and support the military mission, while reducing environmental impacts. We take our role seriously, as our efforts ensure our installations and assets are prepared in any operating environment, present and future.

The Senior Database Engineer/Specialist will serve as a critical liaison between internal and external stakeholders and technical teams. This individual will lead requirements gathering sessions, perform in-depth data analysis, design and build rapid prototypes and interactive dashboards, and manage relationships with stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate is equal parts analytical thinker, communicator, and builder — someone who can uncover the "why" behind a business problem and deliver a data-driven "how."

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structured requirements-gathering sessions (interviews, workshops, surveys) with internal and externals stakeholders to define data and reporting needs.
• Translate ambiguous or high-level business questions into clear, testable analytical requirements and user stories.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures. Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency by implementing and enforcing data validation and quality assurance processes.
• Design and implement database structures to support application and business requirements.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, tables, views, and indexes to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with software developers and system architects to integrate databases with applications.
• Perform exploratory and diagnostic data analysis using SQL, Python, or R to identify trends, patterns, and root causes.
• Design, build, and iterate on prototypes and proof-of-concept dashboards to validate requirements before full-scale development.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance production-grade dashboards and reports using Microsoft native tools such as Power BI.
• Facilitate stakeholder review sessions, incorporating feedback into iterative design cycles (Agile/Scrum preferred).
• Document business requirements, data definitions, dashboard specifications, and change logs to maintain a clear audit trail.
• Present findings, insights, and recommendations to both technical teams and executive leadership in a clear, actionable format.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and self-service analytics adoption across the organization.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and governance standards are upheld across all analytical products.
• Mentor junior analysts on best practices in requirements gathering, data storytelling, and dashboard design.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 6+ years of experience in business/data analysis, with demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience building dashboards and data visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Experience developing prototypes or wireframes to validate analytical solutions prior to full development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience documenting requirements and specifications.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Independently manage tasks from requirement through implementation.
• Proactively resolving challenges with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Master's degree in a related quantitative or business field.
• Experience with scripting/programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, AzureDevOps).
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Background in facilitating workshops or design-thinking sessions (e.g., JAD sessions).
• Certification in business analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or data visualization (Power BI). CompTIA Security+.
• Experience in defense industry.

Why CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a team environment.
• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life.
• Visit www.ctc.com to learn more.

Join us!

CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”