1099 consultant · ~1800–2080 hrs per funded award · $45–$100/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Database Administrator (DB2)

Run the production DB2 databases behind a statewide traffic crash records system. This is a full-time, remote W-2 role. You would be named in our proposal, and the job starts only if we win.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~1800–2080 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Keep four production DB2 databases healthy around the clock: an operational store, a data warehouse, a data mart and a geospatial database
Design, tune and reorganize schemas, indexes and queries so they keep up with millions of records and steady daily load
Own backups, restores and recovery testing, working with the state's hosting provider
Run and script data loads, write and maintain shell scripts, and plan and carry out DB2 upgrades

Required qualifications

10 or more years administering DB2 v8/v9 in production on UNIX or Linux
At least one current RDBMS certification (Oracle, DB2 or SQL Server)
5 or more years of DB2 database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data loads, shell scripting and upgrades
At least 5 of the last 12 years spent on work like this
Willing to complete a state and out-of-state criminal background check
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

MicroStrategy or other OLAP reporting tools on top of a DB2 warehouse or data mart
ETL design and support for warehouse and data mart loads
Geospatial data in DB2, such as DB2 Spatial Extender
State or local government, transportation or public safety records systems
Upgrades from DB2 v8/v9 to later DB2 LUW releases

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$100 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 1800–2080 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Database Administrator (DB2)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the DB2 environment most like this role: the DB2 version and operating system, the size and type of the databases (operational, warehouse, data mart or spatial), what you designed, tuned, backed up or recovered, your role, the years you held it, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$100 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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