Database Analyst (AWS)

Req number:

R6303

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

The Database Analyst will be responsible for implementing data architecture solutions that support the department's research initiatives.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Analyst to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.

What You’ll Do

• Implement data architecture solutions to support departmental research initiatives

• Develop ETL routines within the silver layer of the research data lake

• Collaborate with research scientists to align business use cases within the gold layer

• Ensure data hygiene across all layers and integrate new data sources as needed

• Document data flows and transformations for transparency and continuity

• Support program business compliance tools, strategic enforcement initiatives, WALL implementation data management, wage theft violation tracking pipelines, validation protocols for data accuracy

What You’ll Need

Required:

• 3+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases (query writing, performance tuning, optimization)

• Strong understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes

• Experience with AWS cloud database services (RDS, Aurora)

• Familiarity with data storage solutions for large volumes

• Ability to design data structures for both routine and ad-hoc queries

• Knowledge of electronic data processing platforms

• Experience with data dictionary systems and database internals

• Understanding of telecommunications systems as they relate to databases

• Ability to estimate and analyze database capabilities

• Familiarity with simulation and modeling techniques for database design

• Experience coordinating with systems and programming teams

• Strong collaboration skills with project teams and stakeholders

• Effective written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to maintain records and learn agency systems

• Experience with AWS ecosystem (Glue, Lambda, S3, Athena, Redshift)

• Strong Python skills for data manipulation and automation

• Experience automating data updates and validation processes

Preferred:

• Experience in government or regulatory environments

• Experience with PostgreSQL

• Experience building/improving data pipelines from multiple sources

• 3+ years working with BI/visualization tools (e.g., AWS QuickSight)

• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

• Experience evaluating or working with vendor-built database solutions

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

The pay range for this position is $50 - $60 per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave as provided by applicable law.​ 

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.