Database Analyst (Project Management)
Provides technical support to analyze, design, and implement soft ware, systems, and operating system capabilities. Assists in coding and maintaining utilities, job control language, compilers and system software.
- Provides software support in loading, dumping, and maintaining data on databases.
- Designs and performs various tests on all systems.
- Makes recommendations about the methods and ways to obtain and analyze data to improve quality and efficiency of data systems.
- Assists systems and programming staff using data debugging tools.
- Assists with updates and reorganization of the databases to support users' requests.
- Assists operations in defining and maintaining backup and recovery.
- Analyzes and assists in performance monitoring of database activity.
- Identifies patterns and trends in data sets.
- Assists in providing data security for users.
- May coordinate users' requests for database usage.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function or the position.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, AND:
- 24 months experience in Data Processing, Database Management Systems or related experience.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months related experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to analyze large datasets.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand computer languages used within databases.
- Ability to understand database design and construction.
Certifications or Licenses: None
Working Conditions:
- Sits for prolonged periods.
- Use of a computer.
- Communicates effectively and listens.
- Manual dexterity.
- Office Work Environment.
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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