Database Manager

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Database Manager to provide support for our government customer in Silver Spring, Maryland. Our employer offers competitive salaries and benefits, including a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. Responsibilities Support the creation, management, and maintenance of a Microsoft Access database (or equivalent) for the HSPB, including data entry, reporting, queries, and database archives and backup. The database must be updated within three (3) business days and completed 95% of the time. Create and manage HSPB websites, with updates completed within three (3) business days. No more than two deviations per year are acceptable. Manage the enterprise-wide system for electronic records sharing and coordination for the IRB and other IRBs (eIRB or equivalent). Prepare protocol metrics reports for HSPB and WRAIR leadership, completed within three (3) business days and 95% on time. Update the HSPB protocol database/electronic records management system, maintaining electronic and paper regulatory files within three (3) business days; 95% on time compliance. Assist with sending databases to Divisions and Detachments, completed within three (3) business days and 95% on time. Review, triage, and log emails from the main office inbox, sending acknowledgement emails for submissions to the HSPB inbox within one business day; up to three deviations per year are acceptable. Save and back up research emails and databases every business day; up to three deviations per year are acceptable. Conduct training with staff on HSPB database utilization, as needed, and create Work Instructions (WIs) for database utilization at the request of the COR. Complete real-time database fixes in coordination with the COR. Generate protocol metrics reports and other ad hoc reports at the request of the COR, WRAIR IMD, WRAIR CIO, HSPB Director, or other staff member. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Required Degree/Education/Certification Bachelor of Science plus five (+5) years of experience. Master’s of Science plus two (+2) years of experience. Required Skills and Experience Directly related work experience with Microsoft Access, Oracle, or Filemaker and recognized expertise in the required area. Serve as the subject matter expert, providing industry best‑practice solutions to extremely complex problems. Analyze complex problems and recommend, monitor, and execute best‑practice solutions for executive‑level management. Desired Skills and Experience eIRB working knowledge (e.g., prior experience with iMedRis, IRBNet, Click Commerce). Previous Human Subjects experience. Previous experience in a research environment. Experience with MS Power Automate / Power BI. Experience with SQL. Required Citizenship and Clearance US Citizen. NACI. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E‑Verify all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr