Database Application Manager

Sagac Public Affairs, LLC
www.sagaconline.com

Database Application Manager
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Description:
Database Application Manager
Information Services

The Database Application Manager plans, manages, and controls the day-to-day activities of both the application team that provides operational support, and a team of data entry personnel. This management position requires an individual with an understanding of SQL Server applications; the ability to create queries and reports over relational databases (SQL Server) and flat file systems using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and Crystal Reports; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways; provides onsite support for off the shelf and custom developed applications and must possess a wide range of skills including the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with end users, vendors, and technical staff.

• Ability to translate technical information to non-technical system users.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the enterprise including senior-level management, business users, developers and technical staff through written and verbal communications.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• The person selected for this position will exhibit personality traits that will blend with and benefit our organization.

Functional Description:
• Develop custom reports using MS Access, Crystal Reports and SQL Server databases.
• Create queries and reports over relational databases (SQL Server) and flat file systems using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and Crystal Reports.
• Work with third party vendors to plan, design, develop and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products.
• Schedule and coordinate software upgrades, develop test plans and coordinate testing with users.
• Provide technical direction on application integrations, application security, system design, and platform migrations, including analysis, budget, project management and implementation.
• Formulates and implements procedures on operational processes; ensures operations’ effective achievement of objectives.
• Develop and implement operational procedures for data entry personnel.
• Oversee, schedule, and track daily output and productivity of data entry personnel.
• All other duties as assigned

Required knowledge/ experience:
• Knowledge of database administration, backup and recovery (SQL Server).
• Knowledge of procedures for upgrading database software and database administration.
• Ability to write queries, troubleshoot and fix code in SQL Server.
• Object Oriented Programming, HTML, Java and PHP programming desired.
• Knowledge of flat file and reporting software, such as MS Access and Crystal Reports.

Education and Typical Years Experience
• BS in Computer Science or Minimum of 1 - 3 years related experience.

For consideration please forward cover letter and resume to: jobs@sagaconline.com

No calls please.