Operational Database Specialist/General Engineer - NOAA

Title: Operational Database Specialist/General Engineer

Location: Silver Spring, MD - Hybrid role

Min Education Requirement and Experience: Associate or Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of experience

Clearance: Clearable at the Public Trust Level

About the Opportunity

Inalab has an immediate opening for a Operational Database Specialist/General Engineer to support NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Office of Dissemination (W/DISS) under the System Engineering and Analysis Support Services Contract. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) consecutive years of experience directly integrating,and managing complex multi-variant databases.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform Database tasks on the NWS dissemination systems such as NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR), NOAA Weather Wire Service (NWWS), International Services and Communication Systems (ISCS), Emergency Manager’s Weather Information Network (EMWIN) and All Hazards Collection System (HazCollect) – Legacy (HCL).
• Develop, maintain access and correct databases.
• Perform accurate database entries, corrections, and use in mapping efforts for NWR sites and charts.
• Perform and contribute to the team effort in resolving all DST tasking and meeting performance objectives.
• Provide weekly feedback to the Team Lead and Government Task Manager(s) on assigned tasks noting any schedule or deliverable variances.
• Provide articulate, well written responses, tailored to the intended audience to include responses to public inquires, Standard Operating Procedures, documentation to accompany detailed reports, and other ad hoc documentation as requested.
• Make minor additions (add text) to the website.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication at levels from novice to expert.
• 4-year degree in Engineering (preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience in General Engineering
• Ability to function well as part of a team

Experienced with Microsoft Excel:

• Pivot tables
• Lookup tables
• Selection (dropdown) lists
• Ability to manipulate and export data

Experienced with Microsoft Access

• Develop and maintain relational tables
• Lookup tables
• Develop complex queries from multiple tables
• Normalize data to improve efficiency
• Scripting to create queries to update data and generate reports

Desired Experience:

• Scripting (Python, Perl)
• Functional knowledge of HTML, Javascript
• Experience with GIS

About Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab Consulting is a leading Small Business IT solutions and strategy consulting firm focused on providing solutions that transform enterprise operations in the government and commercial sectors by dependably bridging the gap between business strategy and technology. The company was founded in 2005 and is a privately held company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. We see technology as an efficient, economical means to an end, and are dedicated to crafting technical solutions that result in increasing interoperable, responsive, and cost-effective enterprises. We are totally focused on providing “Cost-effective Solutions” to our customers.

Working at Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide our employees with competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities. Every employee is valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

With our company you will earn a highly competitive salary commensurate with your skill level and experience. You will also enjoy:

• Minimum of two (2) weeks annual paid time off.
• A comprehensive, company-paid medical, dental, and vision plan and life insurance.
• 401K plan with a vesting schedule for company added contributions.

Inalab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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