Senior Database Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

FEFA, LLC is seeking a Senior Database Programmer to support the Naval Health Research Center’s Operational Infectious Diseases (OID) Directorate in San Diego, CA. This position plays a critical role in developing, optimizing, and administering databases that support large-scale epidemiological and clinical datasets essential for infectious disease surveillance and research.

The OID Directorate conducts continuous, laboratory-based surveillance of U.S. military populations operating in unique environments to identify, quantify, and study the etiology of infectious illnesses. Data and specimens are collected from surveillance programs and special investigations involving febrile illnesses, pneumonia, and outbreaks of concern. These efforts directly support military readiness and broader public health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage databases to store, retrieve, and maintain large volumes of research and clinical data related to infectious diseases.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all stored data by implementing rigorous quality control procedures.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to optimize processing, storage, and data retrieval efficiency.
• Maintain security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., HIPAA, DoD policies).
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and research scientists to support data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Integrate diverse data sources to ensure information is accessible and usable for ongoing research efforts.
• Develop automated systems for reporting, visualization, and data delivery.
• Implement system updates, patches, and backup procedures to maintain system integrity and uptime.
• Develop and execute SQL queries to deliver timely and accurate datasets to research teams.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database structures, processes, and management protocols.
• Provide training and technical support to research staff on database systems and data management best practices.
• Participate in software development efforts, including the design, building, and maintenance of local software tools using SDLC methodologies.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

FEFA, LLC / MPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO,

holiday pay and more.