Database Manager (SharePoint)

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Database Manager (SharePoint) to support the T-AKE Out-year Engineering Requirements Assessment (OERA) for the customer by designing, building, and administering the SharePoint environment that holds the program's data.

That environment includes vessel-by-vessel bills of material (BOMs), obsolescence findings, criticality and failure data, spares and replacement data, and the study deliverables. The Database Manager keeps this data organized, version-controlled, secure, and traceable across all fourteen vessels.

This position is a short-term position, anticipated to last approximately though the end of June, 2027, with possibility of further work.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and administer the SharePoint site structure, libraries, lists, content types, and metadata that support all OERA tasks: obsolescence management, criticality and failure analysis, RSPL, Programmed Parts Replacement, and maintainability and supportability studies.
• Structure and manage BOM and component data (nomenclature, OEM name, OEM part number, and so on) for all fourteen vessels. Account for configuration variances between vessels, such as propulsion motor heat exchangers, MCCS (DAUs and UPSs), and the Propulsion Control System.
• Support intake of customer-provided data, including BOMs, SAMMS extracts, CASREP information, technical manuals, and Field Service Engineer reports. Validate the data, flag gaps and items needing manual validation, and load it into controlled repositories.
• Implement version control, approval workflows, and audit history for Excel and Word deliverables. Support export and formatting of tabular data for deliverables.
• Build and maintain tracking views and dashboards (for example with Power Automate, Power Apps, or Power BI) covering obsolescence status, criticality and failure ratings, risk scores, and deliverable milestones. Prepare data extracts and status views for the bi-weekly customer engineering meetings.
• Manage permissions and access controls to protect customers proprietary and export-controlled information. Perform data quality checks (duplicate detection, field validation, cross-source reconciliation) and maintain data dictionaries, site architecture documentation, and procedures.

Location: Remote/hybrid from within commuting distance of a THOR office in Panama City, FL (highly preferred); San Diego, CA; or Virginia Beach, VA.

Typical Physical Activity: Desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $98,000 – $125,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Preferred: This position prefers eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. An existing Secret security clearance is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• A high school diploma, GED equivalent, or a relevant U.S. Navy technical school diploma/certification.
• At least five (5) to seven (7) years of experience managing databases, SharePoint environments, or enterprise data repositories. Experience with technical, logistics, or engineering data is preferred.
• Strong hands-on SharePoint (Online or Server) experience in these areas:
  • Site and library design
  • Lists and metadata
  • Content types
  • Permissions
  • Versioning
  • Views
  • Workflows
• Proficiency with Excel and with importing, exporting, and transforming large datasets.
• Working knowledge of Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, parts lists, and technical data well enough to structure and validate them.
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity discipline, and communication skills.
• Ability to protect proprietary and controlled information and follow data handling requirements.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data management, or a related field.
• Microsoft certifications (for example, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator, Power Platform, or SharePoint-related credentials).
• Prior T-AKE, Navy, Coast Guard, DoD, or maritime logistics data experience.
• Familiarity with ILS, provisioning, DMSMS/obsolescence, or configuration management data.
• Experience with Navy or government logistics data sources such as SAMMS, FEDLOG, CDMD-OA, or WEBFLIS.
• SQL or other relational database skills.