Microsoft Access Database Developer

Raye IT Consulting•Washington, DC

16d•Remote

About The Position

Raye IT Consulting, LLC is seeking a Senior MS Access Database Developer to serve as the lead technical resource responsible for the maintenance, development, and optimization of a federal client's Financial Management Tool (FMT). This role involves leading the development and ongoing maintenance of the MS Access front-end application, designing and maintaining the ODBC connectivity layer to a cloud-hosted MariaDB/MySQL backend, and developing/maintaining queries, stored procedures, and data workflows for various financial management functions. The developer will also perform bulk data loads, build and maintain MS Excel-based reports, document all processes, manage version control, perform performance tuning, resolve errors, monitor data integrity, maintain role-based access, and manage repositories on SharePoint. Additionally, the role includes supporting requirements management, conducting new technology research, and ensuring compliance with federal IT security and accessibility standards.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on MS Access development experience, including forms, queries, macros, VBA automation, and table architecture in an Office 365 (64-bit) environment
Demonstrated expertise with MariaDB or MySQL, including database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and ODBC integration with MS Access front-end applications
Strong SQL skills; experience writing complex queries for reporting, data validation, and bulk data operations across large, multi-year datasets
Experience building and maintaining MS Excel reporting solutions using Pivot Tables with live ODBC connections to database back-ends
Proven ability to manage the full development lifecycle of a database application — from requirements gathering and design through testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support
Experience supporting federal IT financial data systems, including budget execution, obligations tracking, inter-agency agreement management, or similar financial workflows
Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present findings to both technical and non-technical federal stakeholders
Experience with SharePoint as a document repository and file distribution platform
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance and HSPD-12 credentials
Ability to complete mandatory federal training requirements, including annual Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the USDA FPAC Business Operations Branch (BOB) Financial Management Tool (BOB FMT) or equivalent federal agency financial management database system
Familiarity with FPAC's multi-agency shared-cost IT budget model spanning FSA, NRCS, RMA, and FPAC-BC
Experience integrating MS Access applications with AWS-hosted cloud databases using Oracle MySQL ODBC driver (v8.0.x or higher)
Knowledge of USDA IT security and privacy policies, including FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800-53, and federal system Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements as they apply to database development
Experience with the USDA AgMAX capital planning tool and data loading processes for CPIC reporting
Familiarity with federal IT financial terminology including obligations, accruals, commitments, spend plans, Working Capital Fund (WCF), and inter-agency agreement (IAA) structures
Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 compliance awareness for database-integrated application development
CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Lead development and ongoing maintenance of the MS Access front-end application, including forms for data entry and retrieval, queries for reporting and data updates, local reporting tables, and automation of recurring data processes
Design and maintain the ODBC connectivity layer between the MS Access front end and the cloud-hosted MariaDB/MySQL backend, ensuring stable, performant communication between application tiers
Develop and maintain queries, stored procedures, and data workflows that support budget formulation, spend approvals, funding allotments, vendor and contract management, inter- and intra-agency agreement tracking, and obligation of funds
Perform bulk data loads and updates to maintain accurate financial data across multi-year budget cycles containing thousands of rows of plan data, contract records, agency agreements, and fund obligations
Build, maintain, and refresh MS Excel-based reports using Pivot Tables connected via ODBC to MS Access front-end queries; ensure daily refresh of standard reports and develop new reports as requirements evolve
Document all reporting processes, including data sources, query logic, refresh schedules, and output formats, to ensure continuity and auditability
Manage version and environment control for the MS Access file, ensuring changes are tracked, tested, and deployed in a controlled manner across the user community
Perform ongoing performance tuning, error resolution, and data integrity monitoring; respond to user-reported issues and proactively identify system anomalies
Maintain role-based access management across the user base; ensure appropriate permissions are assigned, documented, and audited
Store and distribute the MS Access file, Excel reports, and user documentation via a SharePoint site; maintain organized and accessible repositories for all tool-related materials
Produce and maintain technical documentation for all forms, queries, tables, automation processes, and data management procedures
Support requirements management by translating stakeholder needs into technical specifications and implementing changes in alignment with governance and budget timelines
Conduct new technology research to identify opportunities to improve tool performance, scalability, or functionality within the federal IT environment