Data Analyst / Database Specialist

• Design database schemas, storage architectures, and query optimization structures for HHS-scale longitudinal datasets spanning multiple decades and millions of records per year
• Perform database administration - indexing, performance tuning, user access management, backup and recovery, and query optimization
• Build and maintain automated data pipelines for HHS data preprocessing, normalization, and integration
• Monitor data source connections, automated pipeline performance, and backend database health on an ongoing basis
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts, Python scripts, R scripts, and other automation tools for data processing and system administration
• Perform backend infrastructure assessments in partnership with the Enterprise Architect and OCIO - evaluate computing environments, assess data storage architectures, and document findings
• Support vulnerability remediation for backend database systems and application layers in coordination with the Security Steward/ISSO
• Produce embedded code documentation for all preprocessing scripts, pipeline code, and automation tools
• Apply OWASP secure coding standards to all open-source development and ensure compliance with HHS Secure Software Development Standard
• Assist with SA&A process diagramming and system requirement verification as needed

Do you have experience in System deployment?, Code360 is seeking an experienced Data Analyst / Database Specialist to support a federal IT services engagement at our federal customer. The ideal candidate will own and manage technical data infrastructure, including the design and administration of databases supporting large-scale longitudinal health survey datasets.

In this role, you will build and maintain automated data pipelines, perform backend infrastructure assessments, and develop open-source scripting and automation solutions. You will also support vulnerability remediation efforts impacting backend systems and contribute to security architecture documentation.

The position requires strong expertise in database technologies, data engineering, and performance optimization, along with experience working with large and complex datasets. Familiarity with federal security standards and practices is highly desirable.

This role requires a Tier 4 clearance due to the elevated database access privileges associated with the work., * Minimum 5 years of database administration and data analytics experience

• Proficiency in SQL for schema design, indexing, and query optimization - experience with large-scale relational or analytical database platforms
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python and R for data processing, statistical analysis, and automation
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for system administration and deployment automation
• Familiarity with FISMA data classification, federal data governance, and OWASP secure coding standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 4 / Public Trust Level 6 background investigation (required for elevated database access per federal position sensitivity designation), * Oracle Certified Associate/Professional, AWS Database Specialty, or equivalent database certification
• Experience with machine learning model development and ML-adjacent data infrastructure
• D3.js experience for visualization scripting support
• Prior experience with federal health survey data or NCHS data systems
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 database security controls
• Experience with data lake or big data platforms for large-volume analytical datasets
• Familiarity with CIPSEA confidentiality requirements for federal health data, * Data modeling: 5 years (Required)
• Data governance: 5 years (Required)
• Big data: 5 years (Required)
• Azure: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyattsville, MD 20782

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, We value our culture and connection, plus flexibility to work from home. We are currently designing hybrid options. Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be a US Citizen.

We need your Software Development skills! What other skills will help you succeed at Code360? Glad you asked! We're excited about candidates who can accomplish the following, We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model that ensures everyone at Code360 - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or negotiation skills - is given equal pay for equal work.

So What's Next?

Code360 has good success rate in providing valuable resources to our customers in the past. This is primarily because of our robust hiring strategy. We believe in time well spent in finding the right candidate is time saved in getting the job done effectively. Our hiring process does not start with getting a job description, we engage with the hiring manager to understand the key expectation for an ideal candidate, and we strive hard to find the right candidates to get the job done.

Our hiring strategy involves identifying the experience levels of the candidates, multiple rounds of interviews are conducted with online hands-on coding exercise, diagramming skills, checking the candidate's knowledge levels. We also engage certified Scrum Agile Practitioners and professionals certified in the relevant technology to screen the candidates. We make sure that the ideal candidate has the desired technical skill as well as the right attitude to blend into the team in order to achieve maximum productivity in short span of time.

Why Code360?

Our employees deserve a better life… better health! And, every member of the Code360 team has something to share, and we value the unique viewpoint you'll bring to our community. Code360 offers signature benefits that helps our employees stays in balance with work and life.

Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• Signature benefits
• Family-friendly workplace
• 3 weeks accrued PTO + 11 federal holidays
• Excellent PPO and HSA health, dental and vision plans with the maximized Employer contribution
• Professional Development/Certifications and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer sponsored LTD, STD and Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Code360 Inc., is an IT Digital Services company providing software development and consulting services, specializing in advanced Health IT, IT Governance, Cloud, Software Development, Business Intelligence and Open Standards and technologies. We are specialized in enabling seamless automation and best IT practices, agency governance into Solution Architecture, Health IT, Cloud, and Business Intelligence technologies to develop robust, secure, and stable 360-degree solutions to achieve greater results. That's not our only goal, though. We also strive to create a purple culture that makes our employees excited to come to work every day. That's why we encourage our employees to pursue their passions, both in and out of the office. Code360 believes in equal opportunity employment. We won't discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, religion, disability, military status, or sexual orientation. As a company and as individuals, we're committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team, our family members, our clients, our subcontractors, and our vendors.