As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our
Job Summary:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) manages a network of nine regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) located across the U.S. Together, the National and regional CASCs conduct research to understand how changing climate conditions impact fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and communities. Through this work, we aim to provide on-the-ground natural resource managers and other stakeholders with scientific information and decision-making tools to help them understand, respond, and adapt to these changes.
The National and Regional CASCs rely on several different online databases and systems to support program and project management. These tools help to ensure that the operational, administrative, and managerial sides of our program run efficiently, and in turn help to ensure that our program is effective at achieving our mission. As the CASC program ages and grows, our tools and databases need to adapt to continue meeting our needs. CASC program staff are actively working to ensure that these operational support tools will continue to function effectively into the future. One example of this effort is that the CASCs are in the process of transferring project tracking records and project lifecycle processes into SmartSheet. Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a Database Specialist III that will work closely with NCASC to support efforts to ensure that the various databases used by the CASCs have complete and accurate records and are functioning effectively to support the program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Compiling a complete and accurate record of CASC project and product data (current and historical) from various locations into SmartSheet:
- Migrating data from external spreadsheets and other locations into SmartSheet for 10 regional centers, working closely with staff from each center to coordinate.
- Identifying missing or incorrect data records (funding information, dates, etc.) and assisting in correcting or completing these records.
- Working closely with the CASC Data Stewards to ensure product records are complete and accurate in SmartSheet.
- Conducting QA/QC checks to ensure all data in SmartSheet is accurate (using source reports from financial and other systems).
- Establishing a standard set of QA/QC procedures for CASC project data in SmartSheet to ensure data accuracy in the future.
- Conducting data entry and database management for existing and new project records in the USGS science repository (ScienceBase), the USGS website, and other database systems:
- Adding and configuring new project and publication records in ScienceBase and on the USGS website.
- Conducting QA/QC checks to ensure all CASC information and data in ScienceBase and on the USGS website is complete and accurate.
- Reviewing and updating CASC scientific data records in ScienceBase to ensure that data is accessible to users.
- Establishing a standard set of QA/QC procedures for CASC project data in ScienceBase, the USGS website, and other databases to ensure data accuracy in the future.
- Working with CASC staff to improve spreadsheets, databases, web tools, and information management processes:
- Transitioning existing databases and tools (Microsoft forms, automations, etc.) into SmartSheet and helping to communicate the changes out to users.
- Improving existing tools, databases, and processes to increase efficiency (e.g. onboarding checklist, property management database, purchase request form, etc.).
- Analyzing CASC processes that involve databases and providing and implementing recommendations for improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proficient and demonstrated experience in database management, data entry, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data and databases, and business process optimization.
- Proficient interpersonal communication skills, be detail-oriented and organized.
- Proficient in working independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in using SmartSheet, Microsoft Office (including Excel, SharePoint, Forms and Power Automate), as well as other similar database and project management software.
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience.
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.