Ms Access Database Expert

MS Access Database expert

Location: Hybrid; In office at DC or Reston ~2x monthly for meetings; Candidates must reside in DMV

Job Type ; Contract

Desired Start Date: 11/09/26

Duration: 6+ months

Interview Process: 2 rounds; 1^st round via Teams & 2^nd round in person at either DC or Reston office

*Conduct comprehensive assessment & review of MS access database

*Come up w/ plan for future state solution to improve system's stability & data integrity as system is approaching operational & technical limitations

Additional/Must Have Skills:

• Advanced SAP exp. mandatory
• Advanced knowledge of MS access database mandatory
• SQL SAP exp. mandatory
• Project management exp. mandatory
• Oracle exp. highly preferred
• Prior ARIBA exp.
• Service Now exp. highly preferred
• Prior healthcare ins. background is a plus

PURPOSE:
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the existing Microsoft Access database and develops a future-state solution recommendation. Evaluates system stability, reporting capabilities, data integrity, scalability, user needs, and long-term maintainability. Collaborates with business, technology, and data stakeholders to document requirements, analyze solution options, identify risks, and define a practical transition roadmap.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25% Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the existing Microsoft Access database, including its architecture, functionality, data structure, integrations, performance, security, and operational dependencies.

20% Gathers and documents business, reporting, data, and user requirements through collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.

20% Evaluates suitable technology platforms and solution options, comparing capabilities, risks, costs, scalability, support needs, and alignment with enterprise standards.

15% Develops and presents a future-state recommendation that improves system stability, reporting capabilities, data integrity, security, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

10% Creates an implementation roadmap outlining priorities, resource needs, dependencies, data migration and validation activities, change management considerations, and risk-mitigation steps.

10% Provides clear documentation and executive-ready analysis to support decision-making, solution approval, and a sustainable transition from the current database environment.


Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience: 8 years relevant systems/technical analysis

In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have Expert knowledge in working with Microsoft Access, SAP and SQL
Ability to navigate through various complex systems, deliver quality solution with in budget and schedule. , Expert
Ability to understand projects and concepts as they relate to high-level business objectives., Expert
Knowledge of architecture, application development, data structure and analysis techniques and methods., Expert
Proficiency in reading security patterns and audit reports to adhere with standards. , Expert
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment., Expert
Understanding of Project Management and translating organization objectives into goals., Expert

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