Database Analyst

Description:

• Assists in database development and modification efforts
• Assists in keeping database secure, efficient and accurate
• Maintains current and accurate knowledge of data storage and management best practices
• Helps to ensure that database meets specifications and requirements at the lowest possible costs
• Helps to ensure that database projects are completed on time and within estimated costs
• Assists in developing and maintaining documentation and standards
• Assists direct supervisor and identifies and resolves production and/or applications development problems related to the use of the database management system software or utilities
• Gathers, organizes, and interprets statistical data from the database to provide reports to, and answer questions from, upper management
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Identifies and analyzes the logical database structure for the company’s current and future needs
• Ensures integrity of database system by helping to develop, document, and enforce security procedures and access controls
• Analyzes requirements for current and future database performance; recommends equipment changes when necessary
• Helps develop guidelines for database training for data-entry staff, data analysts, and end users
• Collaborates with direct supervisor to identify needs; refines system to maximize multipurpose uses
• Maintains current knowledge of database technology developments through seminars, publications, and training courses
• Coordinates with direct supervisor to identify systems problems; assesses severity of the issues and prioritizes responses as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience with personal computers and software applications
• Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Spreadsheets
• Able to type and enter data quickly and accurately
• Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material
• Ability to effectively apply analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time managing skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of data preparation procedures and requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Thorough understanding of computer languages used in database
• Thorough understanding of database design and construction
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn systems and software used by the organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We take care of you: A&B Distributors offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and much more!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.