Database Manager - General Dynamics IT

GDIT is looking for a Database Manager to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a forward-thinking technical leader who can inspire and develop teams while ensuring the reliable delivery of high-quality technology services. Our ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with technical insight and operational discipline, supported by experience and expertise aligned with the team’s portfolio of supporting Oracle and Microsoft SQL database platforms and middleware technologies . This leader will provide clear direction & accountability for day-to-day operations and maintenance, service delivery, & project execution, while applying their technical understanding to guide decisions and address complex challenges. They will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, & innovation; empower team members to grow and succeed; and work closely with customers and stakeholders to deliver meaningful results. The successful candidate will balance operational excellence with modernization, ensuring the team delivers reliably today while continuously improving services and capabilities for the future. This is a HYBRID role with 3 days onsite in Bethesda MD. This role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications. Responsibilities : Provide day-to-day oversight for your team by delegating and prioritizing task execution, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring execution is efficient and timely for the delivery of all database services . In partnership with federal and program leadership, be a subject matter expert and oversee your team’s service catalog ; to include identifying customer demands , owning and developing the technical strategy and vision , and rallying your team to turn the vision into reality. Work closely with Project Managers/Scrum Masters to ensure transparent communications on project timelines, project execution, resource requirements, risk management, and status reporting . Occasionally step into project manager role you’re your team’s strategic projects based on need . Drive innovation and incorporate continuous improvement activities into your team’s execution to deliver new services and new ways of working to keep pace with future customer demands . #J-18808-Ljbffr