Database Managers maintain systems that facilitate the acquisition, storage, retrieval, dissemination, discoverability, and accessibility of data. They apply automation tools, scripting languages, and database design principles to develop and maintain database structures. They collaborate across DoD, IC, and selected coalition partners to monitor data quality, identify issues, implement corrective
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) serves as the world leader in providing timely, relevant, accurate and actionable geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).
NGA's civilian, military and contract personnel evaluate imagery, maps, charts, multiple layers of foundation data - such as terrain, elevation and gravity - and the full spectrum of visible and invisible light in order to help users visualize what is happening at a particular place and time.
Our intelligence officers go beyond describing 'what, where and when' to revealing 'how and why' our work enables decision advantage for our policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders. NGA uses a flexible, high mobility career model. Individuals are hired for their overall skills within a specialty such as Database manager, and then placed in various positions throughout the agency once they complete the clearance process.
Although currently advertised as a Permanent, job posting with occasional travel, it is unknown which specific positions will be available after applicants complete the selection and clearance process. Because of this, aspects of the job such as travel, supervisory, etc. may change, depending on specific positions available at that time.
It is also possible that applicants could be hired into a position with specific aspects and then change positions after serving for a period of time in that assignment. Applicants who have completed the clearance process receive final documentation about the nature of the specific position before they make the final commitment to join NGA.
The Database Manager will manage the generation, approval, and population of data within NGA's geospatial databases, ensuring that they can be used to satisfy customer requirements. Database Managers have read or write access to relevant databases and make qualitative decisions about data.
They have a wide range of product or data knowledge and understand the capabilities and limitation of the relevant systems to support the extraction, analysis, and finishing of in-house, coproduction, commodity, and contract data. The Database Manager shall be responsible for maintaining the Product Work Instructions (PWIs) for current and new workflows established by this position.
This role requires Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in data management across multiple platforms to meet customer requirements. The position requires demonstrated leadership, self-motivated and possess the ability to apply various methods and techniques to generate, approve, and populate moderately complex data.
They will evaluate data quality, determine data availability, apply expertise, and coach or mentor others on best practices related to data, and systems to support the extraction, analysis and finishing of data.
The incumbent will prepare and validate data for web publishing, organize data properties, and relationships according to a system of categories, and create models or simulations of the intersection of data categories to enable data decisions and determine the potential risks, as well as risk mitigation strategies. This incumbent ensures timely support for the Office's production systems and data management.
They will also work with branch, divisional, and office technical representatives to provide suggestions and recommendations to support the efficiency, improved accuracy, and development of production related platforms and systems.
Recruitment@nga.mil · 571-557-1999
This position is with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-31.
This is a Full Time position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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