Database Developer* (26.32)

We are seeking two experienced Database Developers to support the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) and the Analysis of Waiver Risk Evidence (AWARE) program. These positions are responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing secure data pipelines that transform complex military healthcare data into high-quality analytical datasets supporting epidemiology, operational medicine, and force health protection initiatives.

The successful candidates will work closely with database administrators, epidemiologists, analysts, and Defense Health Agency (DHA) personnel to ensure reliable access to healthcare and operational data within the Application Virtualization Hosting Environment (AVHE).

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with the AWARE data team to design, develop, and maintain automated data processes that extract, transform, validate, and load (ETL) data from multiple Defense Health Agency (DHA) Application Virtualization Hosting Environment (AVHE) sources.
• Develop and maintain secure, high-quality analytical datasets that support epidemiologic research and operational analyses.
• Identify required DHA databases and coordinate with DHA Information Technology personnel to establish and maintain secure database connections.
• Develop, optimize, and execute SQL queries and database processes to retrieve, integrate, and prepare healthcare and operational data for analysis.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and integrity checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of analytical datasets.
• Develop subject matter expertise in military healthcare databases and provide technical guidance to analysts and researchers.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, presentations, white papers, and executive briefings.
• Present technical findings and project updates to government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide consultation to the Aeromedical Waiver Division (AMWD) regarding database design, data products, and analytical support.
• Collaborate with USAFSAM/FESO leadership, epidemiologists, statisticians, and data scientists to support research and operational initiatives.
• Document database structures, ETL processes, SQL code, and technical procedures in accordance with organizational standards.

• Master’s degree in:
• Computer Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• or a closely related technical discipline
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in database development, database administration, or data engineering.
• Advanced experience designing, developing, maintaining, and validating relational databases.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• SQL
• SQL-based programming languages
• Experience using:
• SAS
• SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG)
• Experience developing ETL processes and preparing analytical datasets.
• Strong understanding of database quality assurance, validation, and data governance.
• Current or ability to obtain HIPAA training for handling protected health information.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performance

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with healthcare or medical data.
• Experience supporting statistical analyses or developing datasets for research.
• Experience supporting Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of Defense (DoD), or military healthcare programs

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.