SQL Database Administrator - Contract - Remote
SQL Database Administrator
Location: Remote
Interview Process: One round of Virtual Interviews
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 05+ Years
Candidate location: Candidates MUST be a CURRENT resident in the Eastern Time zone. No relocation.
Project Scope:
The Database Administrator (Intermediate) will support enterprise-level reporting, analytics, and data management activities within a government healthcare environment. This role focuses on designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing reports and dashboards using SQL, MySQL, and Power BI while working with large structured and unstructured datasets. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable data insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting & Dashboard Development
Design, build, maintain, and modify standard, ad-hoc, and scheduled reports using SQL and MySQL
Develop and manage interactive dashboards using Power BI
Extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple heterogeneous sources
Work with large-scale datasets to generate business insights and reporting solutions
Data Analysis & Insights
Perform trend analysis, performance analysis, and predictive forecasting
Apply data analytics techniques to support decision-making processes
Interpret complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insights for stakeholders
Performance & Business Analytics
Utilize performance metrics and analytics tools to build operational and strategic dashboards
Support predictive and descriptive analytics initiatives
Identify data patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement
Stakeholder Support & Consultation
Provide guidance to business users on metrics, reporting structures, and data interpretation
Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and KPI definitions
Offer consultation on effective use of data for business decision-making
Documentation & Training
Develop and maintain detailed documentation for reporting processes, data sources, and workflows
Train end users and team members on reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics best practices
Ensure proper knowledge transfer for all reporting solutions developed
Data Management & Optimization
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of data extraction and reporting processes
Optimize SQL queries and reporting performance for large datasets
Maintain and improve existing reporting systems and data pipelines
General Responsibilities
Manage multiple priorities and deliverables effectively
Work independently in ambiguous environments and define clear reporting requirements
Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams across the organization
Ensure compliance with government data standards and reporting guidelines
Required Skills & Experience:
· 3+ years of experience in SQL development and querying
· 3+ years of experience in Power BI development
· 3+ years of experience working with large datasets in a government or regulated environment
· 3+ years of experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting
· Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
· Knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred Skills:
· Health Information Exchange (HIE) experience
· HL7 messaging standards
· Experience with tools such as Mirth, SQL Squirrel, PACS, CIPS, NextGen EHR, or Epic
· Experience working with correctional or public health systems
· Strong background in healthcare data integration and reporting
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field
OR equivalent professional experience