Database Admin Principal

Job Description

Description

At SAIC,  we are at the forefront of technological innovation in supporting the Navy's operational, strategic, and fleet readiness. We are committed to solving complex challenges and advancing the state of the art in Maritime Position, Navigation, and Timing (M-PNT) systems. Join us as we continue to define the future of the Navy's warfighter, delivering unparalleled solutions that make the world more connected, secure, and efficient.
 
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Admin Principal to join our talented team. This role will require skills in database design, data analysis, performance tuning, data security, data visualization, strong communication abilities, and the ability to translate complex business needs into database structures. Responsibilities include managing and optimizing existing databases, designing new databases, ensuring data integrity, performing data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify data requirements.

Work is performed on site in Norfolk, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.

This position is contingent upon award news Spring of 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements, design database architectures, and implement new database systems.
• Extract data from various sources, transform it into a usable format, and load it into the database.
• Identify and resolve database performance bottlenecks, optimize queries, and implement indexing strategies.
• Establish data quality standards, enforce data access controls, and manage data lifecycle.
• Conduct complex data analysis, generate reports, and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor junior database analysts, provide technical expertise on database technologies, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Gather requirements, communicate technical concepts to non-technical users, and align database strategies with business objectives.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture of innovation, where your ideas and contributions are valued and make an impact.
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and field-testing opportunities.
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and ten (10) years of professional experience administering, testing, and implementing computer databases.
• Experience with Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL databases.
• Relevant database certifications like Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft SQL Server Certified, or MySQL Certified.
• Experience writing complex queries, data manipulation, joins, subqueries, stored procedures, and optimization techniques.
• Ability to design database structures, entity-relationship diagrams (ERDs), normalization, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience managing database instances, backups, recovery, security, performance monitoring, and tuning.
• Experience utilizing tools like Tableau, Power BI to extract insights, create dashboards, and present data effectively.
• Ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies, implementing data cleansing procedures, and defining data quality metrics.
• Experience leading data projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, setting timelines, and managing deliverables.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, explain technical concepts, and present findings.

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
  • Active Interim Secret or final Secret clearance is preferred.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.