Database Administrator/Data Architect

Description We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer oriented Database Architect to join our team in Alexandria VA to begin an exciting and challenging career with SAIC and CBP. Key Responsibilities:• Develop an understanding of the customer's data environment through data profiling and statistical analyses• Execute complex SQL queries of large Oracle table(s) efficiently. (Note: Advanced command of SQL is important - beyond just simple PROC SQL commands in SAS to include perhaps something like Toad or Oracle SQL Developer.) • Obtain, scrub, explore, model and interpret data currently stored in Oracle databases - using SQL and other data mining tools/techniques• Provide accuracy and biometric sample quality based on machine learning and statistical analyses • Lead DBA for Amazon RDS/Cloud DB• Provide Cloud DB sizing recommendations• Provide data modeling including schemas, tables, indexingetc• Create/manage DDL and DML for multiple databases• Work with DBA leads for other databases• Support developers with recommendationsQualifications Required Experience and Skills: • BS Degree in (Computer Science, Engineering, etc) and 9 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience with developing predictive models on accuracy using large data sets for high transactional volume environment • Experience with evaluating and measuring performance of models • Should have a firm understanding of common statistical modeling and techniques (e.g., linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, etc.). • Perform the above tasks using Python or R. • Possess the ability to perform with little direct supervision as a self-starter. • Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills. • Expertise in PL/SQL including optimization/permission • Ability to be a thought-leader in the area of analytics/data science with respect to entity resolution as it pertains to the customer's mission. • Ability to generate written documentation of all work performed. • Have a customer-focused demeanor. • Have effective oral and written communication skills. • Ability to understand and analyze data models - how the data is stored in relational databases • Ability to understand system integration aspects of integrating model input and output in transactional systems to help real time decision making • Good understanding software application architecture and develop integration approaches for predictive models • Prior experience in working in a mission oriented environment a plus • Experience with statistics, modeling and machine learning techniques a plus • Ability to work effectively within a team environment • Ability to work effectively in a high energy and a very rapid dynamic environment Preferred Experiences and Skills: • Conceptual understanding of - and/or prior experiences related to - calculating FAR/FMR, FRR/FNMR, TAR, TNR and False Alarm Rate. • Conceptual understanding of - and/or prior experiences related to - data profiling, fuzzy matching, entity resolution, and signal detection theory (specifically with respect to SD theory: designing and improving upon systems that monitor, minimize, and balance false positive and false negative outcomes). • Conceptual understanding of - and/or prior experiences related to biometric performance using ROC, DET, CMC curves, Identification and detection rate curves and so forth. • Conceptual understanding and knowledge of ISO/IEC 19795-1:2006 (or ISO/IEC NP 19795-1). • Advanced - Master's degree Computer Science or Applied Mathematics or Computational Statistics preferred • Agile Customer Requirements: • Clearance - Must be able to obtain a CBP BI Public Trust before starting work. • Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen • LOCATION: Kingstowne, VA (Alexandria)My SAIC Benefits.