Database Specialist Flex; PCN

Job Details

• Position:
  Database Specialist 1/2/3 Flex (PCN
  168015)
• Job Number: 52005
• Department:
  Health
• Division:
  Finance & Management Services
• Location:
  
  Fairbanks, Juneau, or Anchorage, AK (specific location determined by most qualified candidate)
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: $3,028.50 - $3,633.00 Biweekly
• Opening Date: 11/12/2025
• Closing Date: 11/26/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
• Recruiting Status:
  Flexibly Staffed (Level 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications)
• Eligibility:
  Alaskan residents only

Join the Alaska Department of Health’s Public Health Data Modernization Team and help transform how we manage and protect vital health data statewide. You’ll lead innovative database modernization efforts using cloud‑first solutions and Microsoft technologies, ensuring data is accurate, secure, and accessible. Drive meaningful change through advanced analytics, cross‑program collaboration, and future‑ready systems.

• Lead database modernization projects utilizing cloud‑first solutions and Microsoft technologies.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and accessibility across systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑program teams to implement analytics and data governance.
• Design, optimize, and maintain database architectures and performance.
• Support continuous improvement and future‑oriented data initiatives.

• Database expertise: proficiency in database management and modernization, knowledge of database design and optimization.
• Passion for data and ability to leverage data for impact.
• Problem‑solving skills and collaborative mindset.
• Technical knowledge: entity relationship diagramming, data warehousing, cloud‑based database technologies, and best practices in Microsoft SQL Server administration (Microsoft experience preferred, other systems valued).
• Service continuity: solid ability in database service continuity, reliability, and availability design.
• Minimum qualifications per level (summarized):
• Level 1:
  Four years programming experience, including database programming; or equivalent.
• Level 2:
  One year database management experience equivalent to Level 1.
• Level 3:
  Two years database management experience equivalent to Level 2.

• Career advancement and development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules with telework options.
• Supportive, inclusive environment.
• Meaningful impact on public health.
• Continuous learning through training subscriptions (Pluralsight, Microsoft).
• Customer‑focused culture.

At the time of application:
Provide academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable if institution name is listed).

At the time of interview:
Provide three professional references, including current or recent supervisor.

• Hiring Manager:
  Victoria Backa, Data Processing Manager 2
• Phone: 907‑744‑4976
• Email: victoria.backa

The State of Alaska complies with the Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations may contact 1‑800‑587‑4095 in Juneau, or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711, or email the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.