Database Manager (OCONUS - Baghdad, Iraq)

Job Description

Mid Atlantic Professionals, Inc. (dba SSI) is an 8(m) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), providing cleared professionals and solutions since 2002 for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DOS), Special Operations (SOF), Intelligence Community (IC), Law Enforcement, Healthcare Community, and other government agencies. As a prime contractor, we manage and staff large-scale and complex contracts in over 45 states, 5 continents, and 22 countries throughout 80 government installations. We have been awarded over 400 contract and task order award wins over the past 18 years and made the 2013-2017 Inc. 500/5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. Core services we provide include, but are not limited to, Intelligence & Language, Security and Facilities, Training and Exercise Support, Program Management, Administrative and Professional, Healthcare Support, and Information Technology.

SSI recognizes that our employees are our most valuable assets, and we will recruit and search for the brightest and most talented individuals available. As with our customers, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a valuable and rewarding experience and continued growth. SSI is looking for motivated, skilled, and qualified personnel to join our family. We provide highly competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information at

This position will be stationed in Baghdad, Iraq (located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas primarily in designated high threat countries).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities/Description

Administer database organization, standards, controls, procedures and documentation

Implement data flow standards and support agency interoperability development

Support the management, development and maintenance of databases

Provide support of government oversight of information management procedures to improve intelligence flow, sharing and usability

Review and provide recommendations on software and hardware modifications or changes from an information management perspective

Research technical solutions and product specifications for intelligence systems enhancements, projects and programs to enhance architecture, databases and information flow

Manage, analyze, and mitigate the impact of technology changes on current and projected organizational requirements and work processes.

Participate in Configuration Control/Review Boards as required

Conduct screening with use of organizational reference documents, in accordance with DSS Vetting Unit SOP and with appropriate Government oversight and must adhere to the standards and procedures set out in FM 22-2 Human Intelligence Collector Operations

Review data collected and cross-reference intelligence collection priorities and plans, in order to ensure proper identification and categorization with screening SOPs and plan when necessary

Take photographs and use other biometric collection systems as applicable, to gather additional identifying data on interviewed person for screening report

Conduct other intelligence supporting activities related to intelligence support operations, with appropriate Government supervision and oversight

Support screening program designed to clear Host Country Nationals (HCN)s and Third Country Nationals (TCN)s and US persons for access to US facilities or recommend their denial of access

Minimum Qualifications

United States citizen

Active Top-Secret personnel security clearance issued by the Defense Security Service (DSS)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Minimum four (4) years relevant database management experience

Possess a MS Office Specialist Certification or have advanced user knowledge of MS Access and MS Excel programs with a minimum of two (2) years of experience

DoD civilian equivalent to one of the following: 35L/M, 351L/M, 180A, 18F, 35E (Strategic Debriefer or an individual with a similar skill set) or Federal, State or County detective level law enforcement experience

Excellent understanding of intelligence information flow, collection, tasking, processing, exploitation and dissemination.

Desired qualifications extensive background, implementing web information sharing technologies like Microsoft SharePoint and implementation or system level experience with any of following: CIDNE, DCGS-A, QueryTree, PathFinder, M3, Harmony

Must have experience with screening, screening tasks, and/or investigative questioning techniques and knowledgeable of SIPRNet search engines and database retrieval tools such as QueryTree and M3

Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting and complex tasks

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in, and excellent understanding of, enterprise database structure and design, capabilities and limitations, and replication/information sharing when working in a complex operational environment

Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused

Perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions

Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with SharePoint is preferred

Prior overseas deployment experience is preferred

SSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that treats all employees and applicants equally without discrimination because of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate. SSI complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEO is the LAW poster. You can view SSI's EEO Policy. SSI does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees. We comply with all laws and regulations set forth in the Pay Transparency poster.

As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, SSI is required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs). Any employees or applicants who wish to review the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities can contact us at . If you are a disabled individual or disabled Veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact us at or call .

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