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Software Engineer, Database Development

SPA

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IT - Data Science
Alexandria, VA (On-Site/Office)

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of War, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of War (DoW), Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the DoW. These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), DARPA, Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer to provide onsite support out of Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The Digital Program Management (DPM) initiative at SPA aims to develop a comprehensive analytics platform to support the reporting and insights necessary for day-to-day management of DoW program offices. The Software Engineer specializing in Database Development will be responsible for d esigning a Database Administration Strategy to fulfill DPM's objectives. Manage the Database Administration Strategy by collaborating with the DPM Functional Area Leads, managing schedule, communicating with key stakeholders, documenting tasking, delegating tasking, mentoring junior developers on tasking, and performing code reviews. Execute Database Administration Strategy by creating the necessary database schemas, reports, migration scripts, and backup schedules. Validate Database Administration Strategy by developing test plans and metrics demonstrating the schema suitability and backup schedules as applied to DPM.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in developing Database Applications
  • 5+ years of experience with Relational Database Management Systems: SQLite, PostgreSQL, and/or MS SQL Server
  • 3+ years of experience with Entity Framework Core and C#
  • Experience working with Git for Source Control Management
  • Active Secret clearance

Desired:
  • 7+ years of experience in developing database applications
  • 3+ years of experience mentoring junior developers
  • Experience giving presentations to large groups
  • Experience working in a DevSecOps environment
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides objective & high-caliber work in national defense & homeland security programs. Our reputation is based on more than three decades of excellence confronting asymmetric threats against the security of the United States, conducting circumspect analysis, & creating long-range strategies. SPA is a privately-held company. Over 450 SPA employees blend professional skills & experience with initiative to provide clients with creative & relevant work.
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