Database Administrator

Forge Group•Reston, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Forge is seeking a Database Administrator to support its TSA STAR contract and the development and operation of a business intelligence application that provides operational visualization of checked baggage screening equipment nationwide. The application uses Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 tools, including Power BI and Dataverse, with a possible transition to a Microsoft SQL Server database backend. The Database Administrator will own the reliability, integrity, security, and performance of the application's data layer, supporting the current Dataverse environment and helping evaluate, design, and implement a SQL Server backend if selected. The role works with application developers, Power BI developers, and program stakeholders. The position is full-time and remote; DMV/NCR candidates are preferred. The listed salary range is $110,000–$130,000 per year. The assigned Forge job title is Project Specialist.

Requirements

Hands-on experience administering and supporting production databases or enterprise data platforms, including relational data modeling, data integrity, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, including queries, views, stored procedures, indexing, access controls, and backup and recovery concepts.
Practical experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Dataverse configuration or administration and integration with Power BI or other business applications.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environments and identity and access concepts, including role-based access.
Experience building or supporting repeatable data integration processes and validating data across source systems and reporting platforms.
Ability to work independently in a remote team, communicate technical issues clearly, and maintain useful operational documentation.
Ability to satisfy applicable TSA personnel vetting, access, and onboarding requirements.
Strong experience with ETL, data migration, and integration.
Strong knowledge of and experience with the OData protocol.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
Ability to follow security protocols to protect sensitive data.
U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information System.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports and business documents; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound business decisions.
Physical ability to regularly sit, talk, type, or hear, and frequently walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Currently supporting a TSA contract with existing TSA vetting and access eligibility that may support an expedited transition, subject to TSA verification and approval; candidates with recent TSA contract experience are also encouraged to apply.
Experience supporting TSA, DHS, or other federal government business intelligence applications.
Experience with Dataverse-to-SQL Server migrations or applications using both platforms.
Experience with Power Query, Power Automate, Power Platform environment management, and solution deployment across development, test, and production.
Experience with Power BI semantic models, refresh troubleshooting, and database design for analytics.
Familiarity with Azure SQL or government cloud environments.
DMV/NCR location preference.

Responsibilities

Administer and support the application's Dataverse data layer, including tables, relationships, data types, business rules, security roles, and data quality controls, in coordination with the Power Platform team.
Design and maintain logical and physical data models for equipment information, operational reporting, and nationwide visualization requirements.
Develop and maintain data ingestion, transformation, validation, and reconciliation processes; investigate incomplete, inconsistent, or failed data loads.
Partner with Power BI developers to support reliable refreshes, efficient queries, appropriate source connectivity, and consistent reporting data.
Evaluate SQL Server backend options and migration readiness, including schema design, data mapping, dependencies, security, performance, and operational support needs.
If a SQL Server backend is adopted, administer databases and implement appropriate indexing, query tuning, monitoring, backup and recovery, and maintenance procedures.
Plan and validate approved database migrations, including test loads, reconciliation, cutover, rollback, and post-migration support.
Implement least-privilege access, auditability, and data protection controls within the approved customer environment; coordinate access and configuration changes with authorized administrators.
Monitor data availability and performance; troubleshoot incidents and document root causes, corrective actions, data flows, configurations, and support procedures.
Identify and resolve problems, analyze information, develop alternative solutions, and contribute to group problem-solving.
Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, interpret technical and governmental materials, and prepare reports, proposals, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Plan and prioritize work, use time efficiently, set goals, and develop realistic action plans.
Follow organizational values and security protocols, treat people respectfully, and maintain commitments and professional conduct.
Demonstrate strategic thinking and innovation, including developing strategies to meet organizational goals and suggesting improvements.

Benefits

Complete flextime
401(k) with employer matching
Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) and pre-tax premium options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended short-term disability and long-term disability
Healthcare insurance deductible paydown
Health and wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education and training stipends
Cell phone and internet stipends
College saving plans with employer contributions
Alternative work locations and telecommuting
Employee referral awards
Retention, signing, and performance bonuses
Commuter benefits
Paid sabbatical