Data Manager

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to join our team!  As a Data Manager, you’ll develop, modify, and perform data analysis and archiving using PostgreSQL and other database platforms, and investigate solutions to complex technical problems. You’ll assess architecture and hardware limitations, plan technical projects in the design and development of data archiving systems and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

A Data Manager at NV5 also assists with analyzing, developing, and implementing the physical database design in support of client requirements. Performs the maintenance of database dictionaries. Monitors standards and procedures, access methods and time, validation checks and organizational and statistical methods. Reviews, evaluates, designs, implements, and maintains databases. Helps identify data sources, construct data decomposition diagrams, and document the process. Manages/supports database access, modifications and construction including SQL and Python Scripts. Collaborates on tough problems and questions with other project leaders.

Work Environment:

• Location is flexible: NV5 regional office or Remote
• Travel < 10% of the time

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Adept at database design, queries, and report writing and capable to present findings/solutions clearly in person and/or writing
• Proactively identify and communicate issues, risks, and progress to customer, contractor team, and IT stakeholders, providing options and next steps
• Collaborate and partner with the project technical team and clients to develop and refine analytic approaches
• Provide database and systems administration support for software deployment operations, data loading, migration, and conversion, and other critical production operations support activities as required
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, design, construct, and implement new functionality and modifications to various databases to enhance and support business processes and meet information needs
• Provide analytics support by designing and implementing methodologies to derive insights from a combination of unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data and data sources (e.g. Data Lakes)
• Monitors Database Performance and evaluates/executes conversion routines/scripts and verifies successful completion
• Evaluate existing data and processes and develop and execute action plans for integration into enterprise capability
• Scale methodologies from pilot, to project, to recurring programs over large geographic areas
• Provide reviews and comments on processes, guidelines, standards, and blueprints in support of the data management program
• Support data architecture design that maximizes use of data and components, including geospatial data architecture
• Work with and integrate geospatial and remotely sensed data of various formats into machine learning models.

Competencies & Skills:

• Provide superior customer service and positive engagements both internally and externally
• Effective communicator possessing strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment
• Driven problem solver and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography/GIS, Science, Engineering or related field*
• 3+ years proven work experience as a Database Administrator**
• Security+ CE (included in onboarding and training if you do not have active certification)
• Experience managing Oracle and Postgres in a cloud environment, to include AWS RDS and Azure
• Advanced knowledge of Esri software, with special emphasis on ArcGIS server and Portal Extension
• Experience with Navy IGI&S a plus
• U.S. Citizenship is required

* Additional experience can be substituted for education
** Additional education can be substituted for years of experience

Experience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements):

• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities to include documentation and resolving database-related STIG findings

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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