Database Developer

Job Title: Database Developer
Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance
Work Location: Kansas City, MO; Indianapolis, IN; Fort Collins, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Raleigh, NC and Remote 

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Senior Database Developer supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Customer Revenue and Operations Planning (CROP) program. This project focuses on improving how USDA delivers services by using better technology, data, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze database requirements of assigned projects.
• Determine information needs, database relationships, attributes, data flow, storage requirements, and reporting capabilities.
• Coordinate maintenance and changes to databases using knowledge of database management systems.
• Test and implement changes or new database designs.
• Write logical and physical database descriptions, including location, space, access method, and security requirements.
• Provide direction to programmers and analysts to implement changes to database management systems.
• Answer database-related questions and provide technical support.
• Monitor databases and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated on new technology designs and programs related to database management. 

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of work experience
• Experience/Skills:
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in database management systems and SQL.
  • Experience with database design, maintenance, and implementation.
  • Ability to provide direction to programmers and analysts.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of database monitoring tools and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Certification in database administration (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).
• Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of database security best practices.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $75,661 - $95,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: December 22, 2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bo