Data Platform Lead / DBA Engineer (VA, Alexandria)

RiVidium is seeking a Data Platform Lead / DBA Engineer to support our planned MODES III team supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). This role supports IT, Cybersecurity, and Data Operations ? Core Operations and helps deliver mission-focused outcomes for service members, families, and related stakeholders. Supports assigned PWS task area; provides subject matter expertise, operational execution, and measurable performance reporting aligned to task objectives. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data platform, database, or data storage engineering activities supporting enterprise analytics and reporting.
• Maintain platform reliability, performance, structure, and access in alignment with mission needs.
• Coordinate with data engineers, analysts, and developers on integrations and data availability.
• Support operational continuity, documentation, and improvement of platform services.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant experience aligned to the role and labor category; openings may be filled at Lead (15+ yrs).
• Ability to satisfy applicable Government personnel security requirements for the assigned role. For IT and cybersecurity workforce positions, applicable DoD 8140 training and certification requirements will apply upon award.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills in a mission-focused delivery environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data pipelines, dashboards, visualization tools, analytics, or reporting automation, as applicable to the role.
• Ability to translate operational data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with data quality, governance, and performance metrics in enterprise environments.

Work Setting

This role is expected to support work in the Alexandria, Virginia area, with on-site support at the DoD Mark Center or other customer-approved locations as required. Hybrid support in the Alexandria, Virginia area is expected, with on-site support as required by the customer.