Database Technical Expert (Remote)

October 20, 2026

Job Description Job Description Database Technical Expert (Remote) ID EISD-032 Location Kansas City reputed company ERS Wage/Hr $52.00 Hours/Week 40 Minimum Age 55 For over 25 years, reputed company) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical reputed company of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Economic Research Service through the Experienced reputed company reputed company (EWP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced reputed company Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. reputed company NOTE An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant reputed company established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. This position will be open until filled. NOTE This position has the option to work remotely. Qualifications Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Database Management field. OR BA/BS Degree Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel Duties The Database Technical Expert position within the Economic Research Service will provide specialized technical leadership in the design, security, optimization, modernization, and availability of ERS enterprise database environments that support the agency?s mission of economic and social science research. The enrollee will ensure mission-critical systems, data dissemination processes, and data platforms remain aligned with USDA and federal standards. The functions of this role will include analyzing and enhancing complex data environments, developing operational standards and procedures, coordinating across multiple technologies for high-impact projects, conducting advanced troubleshooting, implementing automation, supporting cloud integration, and reputed company database management practices to strengthen the production and delivery of ERS data products. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or reputed company federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees. Lead the architecture, design, and enhancement of ERS enterprise database environments to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and support for mission-critical research and data dissemination. 35% Create, maintain, and ensure recovery of physical databases, including server software installation, database object creation, security implementation, data loading, and execution of backup and recovery activities. 35% Develop database application solutions that support ERS research and publishing needs, including designing data structures, interrelationships, storage requirements, and data processing code. 15% Provide systems analysis to improve database performance and efficacy, monitoring usage, evaluating procedural activities, identifying weaknesses, and recommending enhancements to data structures, security, and access methods. 15% Other Physical requirements Office job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the reputed company functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced reputed company Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs. Apply To This Job

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