Government and Public Sector - Database Administrator

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Government and Public Sector – Senior Database Administrator

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The opportunity

Ernst & Young (EY) US Government and Public Sector (GPS) practice is a robust and emerging practice with tremendous potential for growth - and we are prepared to tap into that potential. Our US GPS practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse needs, focused on delivering improved public services, with private sector leading practices. We are seeing tremendous growth within the GPS team and there is a great need for rising leaders. Unprecedented challenges require us to be connected, responsive and insightful. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world?

Your key responsibilities

We’ll look to you to interact directly with the customer, stakeholders, and subject matter resources to coordinate, validate and socialize in one or more areas of technology transformation. Your responsibilities will also include to manage, assess, and implement changes to the related deliverables. You can expect to help our clients with technology-enabled transformation to achieve their business objectives.

In return, you can expect to learn leading practices in technology transformation and delivery and be exposed to a wide variety of business issues solved using technology. We’re also looking for you to act as a role model for EY’s core values and maintain and expand client relationships through the delivery of high-quality work.

You will be responsible for supporting EY’s technology transformation in a Database Analyst role. Provide dedicated support to the government by performing the following activities:

• Client Interaction: Engage directly with customers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to coordinate, validate, and socialize technology transformation initiatives.
• Project Management: Manage, assess, and implement changes to deliverables related to technology transformation projects.
• Technology-Enabled Transformation: Assist clients in achieving their business objectives through technology-enabled transformation.
• Learning and Development: Gain exposure to leading practices in technology transformation and delivery, and address a wide variety of business issues using technology.
• Role Model: Uphold EY’s core values and maintain and expand client relationships through high-quality work.
• Database Analyst Role: Support EY’s technology transformation as a Database Analyst, providing dedicated support to government projects.

Your specific role activities

• Collaborative Environment: Work with various project teams to support the team
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Client Presentation: Prepare and participate in client presentations.
• Advisory Services: Provide advice, assistance, and written recommendations to clients.
• Project Support: Support projects following the System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
• Business Process and Requirements Development: Assist in developing business process diagrams, use cases, functional requirements, and system requirements.
• Acquisition Activities: Support acquisition activities, including rough order of magnitude, costing, and other funding requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills and attributes for Success

• High Demand Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Database Management: Maintain, monitor, and optimize the performance of database servers.
• Health Monitoring: Monitor the health of the database.
• Data Change Requests: Receive and process data change requests.
• Database Access Management: Manage database access.
• Database Structure Modifications: Modify the database structure to meet application requests.
• Performance Tuning: Perform performance tuning of database systems.
• Application Management: Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
• Troubleshoot: Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with COTS vendors for database structure updates.
• On-Call Support: Be available for on-call support as needed.
• Team Orientation: Work effectively with various groups and departments, as well as a diverse group of individuals.
• Professionalism: Present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to clients.
• Commitment: Willingness to work until the job is done and a commitment to the mission.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Meeting Participation: Attend assigned meetings, including daily stand-ups (DSU) and backlog grooming sessions (BLG).
• Assistance to DBAs: Assist other DBAs as needed, including troubleshooting calls, design sessions, and production support.
• Task Management: Perform tasks assigned by the team SCRUM master and government representatives.
• Query Writing and Reporting: Assist in writing complex queries and creating reports.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or a similar role.
• Clearance: Eligible and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated, talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box and continue to learn. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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