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Database Manager (Hiring Event)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Springfield, VA · full time

$85,447 – $158,322

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This Database Manager role at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency involves managing geospatial databases, ensuring data quality and integrity, and supporting decision-makers across defense and intelligence communities. The position suits experienced database professionals with strong troubleshooting skills who can work independently in complex environments and mentor others on data management best practices.

Our summary, not National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Validated experience maintaining geospatial databases with data integrity and accuracy standards
  • Troubleshooting database errors from upgrades and large data ingests
  • Experience with geospatial data ingestion and dissemination in cloud environments
  • Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Geography, Engineering, Information Science, IT, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or Technology Management with 24+ semester hours, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years data management or related experience
  • IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Subject Matter Expertise in data management across multiple platforms
  • Security investigation clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience communicating complex concepts to stakeholders at various levels
  • Experience exploring and employing different solutions to established problems
  • Experience building collaborative relationships across directorates and agency-wide
  • Experience supporting integration of super intelligence tools into operational workflows

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