Senior Database Analyst - NOAA Weather System
Nima Corporation Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · $105K–$110K/yr
Construction · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Senior Database Analyst supports NOAA National Weather Service dissemination programs by managing databases, ensuring data quality, and performing analysis for mission-critical systems. The role also involves providing technical documentation, responding to public inquiries, and collaborating with team leads to meet performance objectives.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 5-7 years of engineering experience and a 4-year degree in Engineering. Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, is required.
Benefits
Full description
Position Overview:
The Senior Database Analyst supports NOAA National Weather Service dissemination programs and operational information systems. This position is responsible for database administration, data quality management, reporting, mapping support, and analysis activities that help ensure the reliable distribution of weather and emergency communications throughout the United States and internationally. The ideal candidate combines strong database management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to support mission-critical operational systems.
Key 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.
Required 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
- Data‑Driven Mindset – Uses data as the foundation for insights, strategies, and actions.
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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Scripting (Python, Perl)
- Functional knowledge of HTML, Javascript
- Experience with GIS
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent will be exposed to normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on a computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email, and face to face. This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
Why Join Nash Harbor Solutions?
At Nash Harbor Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to support a mission that directly impacts public safety and weather readiness across the nation. As a growing government contractor, we foster a collaborative, employee-focused culture where technical expertise, innovation, and professional development are valued. This role offers the chance to work alongside NOAA professionals while supporting critical systems that deliver weather forecasts, warnings, and emergency communications to communities, emergency managers, and decision-makers nationwide.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work environment
- Meaningful work supporting NOAA's mission
- Opportunities for professional growth and technical skill development
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Comprehensive benefits package including free employee-only medical, dental, and vision, FSA plans, parental leave, PTO, Life Insurance, 11-paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement
