Senior Database Analyst (also referenced internally as Senior Database Administrator)

Postgres
UNITED STATES
September 25, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: MANTECH
Location: Crane, IN
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)

About the Role

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Database Administrator to join our team in Crane, Indiana. This is an onsite position.

As a core member, you will assist in the research & design, engineering, integration, testing, training, logistics, laboratory research, field engineering, and acquisition and operations analysis in support of a variety of Navy and Marine Corps programs and projects with a focus on defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities for the tactical network environment. Your effort will go towards dramatically increasing the warfighter’s effectiveness. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative and dynamic team and want to make a difference for the warfighter, then we would love to have you on our team!

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and manage high-performance database systems using SQLite or PostgreSQL, ensuring scalability and reliability for mission-critical applications
  • Drive performance tuning and optimization initiatives, diagnosing and resolving bottlenecks to keep systems running at peak efficiency
  • Establish and enforce comprehensive backup, recovery, and security strategies to protect data integrity and ensure business continuity
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design database solutions, and integrate them seamlessly into broader infrastructures

Requirements & Qualifications

  • 12+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator, with deep expertise in SQLite or PostgreSQL environments
  • BA/BS degree, or High School Diploma and 6 years of additional relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree and 4 years of additional relevant experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required Bachelor’s degree
  • Mastery of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, and advanced query optimization
  • Extensive experience managing complex databases, with a focus on backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a track record of resolving complex database issues under tight deadlines
  • Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills, with experience guiding and inspiring technical teams
  • Clearance Requirements: Must have a current/active Secret security clearance

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Proficiency with additional database platforms such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, showcasing versatility in database management
  • Skill in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate routine database administration tasks and boost efficiency
  • Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL workflows, or business intelligence tools to support advanced data analytics
  • Expertise in leveraging database monitoring and performance analysis tools to proactively maintain system health

Benefits & Perks

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities supporting Navy and Marine Corps programs
  • Career growth and professional development within a collaborative, customer-oriented defense environment

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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