Database Administrator

Public Trust: MBI (T2)

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Database Administrator on a team delivering administrative, scientific, technical and logistical support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). Your team will stand up a new NIH DPCPSI Office of Research Innovation, Validation and Application (ORIVA). Responsibilities include tool development and performing web and database curation and management to support utilizing modeling methods such as computational approaches and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

GDIT is your place to contribute to challenging health science projects and advance your career. Your work will support and promote NAMs research across NIH and extramural programs. Success requires proven experience in a dynamic, detail-oriented research environment and the ability to provide responsive, flexible support services. Work will be performed in the Durham, North Carolina area.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Be an integral part of scientific team including researchers, data analysts and programmers
• Design, build, and maintain relational and non-relational databases optimized for health research, including security, access, and documentation, quality control, and validation checks
• Administer database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation, and configuration management
• Develop ETL pipelines to integrate biomedical, clinical, and real-world data
• Collaborate with researchers and data scientists to translate requirements into database solutions
• Optimize database performance and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting
• Integrate NIH databases and tools such as statistical methods, ensuring interoperability

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required:

• MA/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Bioinformatics, or related field and 3+ years of professional experience in database design, management, and administration
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one major database platform such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data integration
• Familiarity with healthcare or biomedical data such as EHR, claims, or registries
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Health Informatics, or Biomedical Engineering
• Background in bioinformatics, health informatics, or computational modeling
• Experience in NAMs or a related scientific field such as biology or chemistry
• Familiarity with toxicology modeling and ML/AI approaches applied to health data
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and unstructured data
• Previous experience with Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or NIH

Location: Onsite

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journey
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None