Database Analyst (Environmental)

Overview

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration, environmental compliance, emerging contaminants, and military munitions site management. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders. 

Position Summary 

Tanaq Environmental is seeking a self-motivated Database Analyst to lead and manage the lifecycle of environmental data management. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a relational database management system (RDBMS) to support the storage, organization, and analysis of project analytical data. 

The ideal candidate will have data management experience supporting environmental investigations under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) programs, with an understanding of emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as a high level of attention to detail, are essential for success in this role.

This position is a fully remote role from anywhere in the United States. Occasional travel, ~10% annually, for conferences or training, will be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a functional database to support environmental data management.  
• Evaluate and recommend an appropriate RDBMS platform and implement to manage various types of environmental data, mainly including laboratory analytical results and field measurements  
• Ability to convert tabular data into the format accepted by the Air Force Environmental Resource Program Information Management System (ERPIMS) which runs on Oracle 12c and use ERPToolsX software 
• Collaborate with project teams across various site media (e.g., groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and vapor) to support the development of technical document components.  
• Perform statistical analyses using industry-accepted tools (e.g., Mann-Kendall trend analysis and other EPA statistical toolkits).  
• Develop tables, dashboards, and data visualizations to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. 
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality across all environmental monitoring and modeling efforts. 
• Collaborate closely with GIS specialists and technical staff to support integrated data management and project delivery. 
• Maintain compliance with relevant environmental data standards, organizational policies, and regulatory frameworks. 

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with databases within the environmental consulting industry. 
• SQL/RDBMS database creation and management from the ground up; experience designing a new database from scratch 
• Environmental Database Management Systems (EDMS) experience; familiarity with Synectics EDMS is a plus. Familiarity with Fulcrum app development a plus. 
• Experience with uploading data to ERPIMS and using ERPToolsX software 
• Experience integrating APIs to extract data and load into SQL databases. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Access – advanced proficiency). 
• Analytical mindset to troubleshoot data issues and improve processes. 
• Ability to organize raw lab data into clean, formatted tables for reports. 
• Experience working with laboratory data packages and understanding key environmental parameters (e.g., water quality, soil contaminants). 
• Familiarity with common analytical methods (EPA methods, ASTM, etc.) and data reporting requirements. 
• Work independently and as part of a team to successfully manage and execute multiple concurrent assignments.  
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 
• Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties. 
• Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude, and personal responsibility. 

Education and Training 

• Bachelor's degree in database management, computer science, information technology, Geology, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (TEL) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to government agencies and private clients in the areas of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) restoration and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support. Primary governmental clients include the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the US Forest Service (USFS). TEL is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

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