Microsoft Access Database Engineer / Data Engineer

Job Title: Microsoft Access Database Engineer Location: Washington, DC Duration: 6-12 Months+ Purpose Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the existing Microsoft Access database and develops a future-state solution recommendation. Evaluates system stability, reporting capabilities, data integrity, scalability, user needs, and long-term maintainability. Collaborates with business, technology, and data stakeholders to document requirements, analyze solution options, identify risks, and define a practical transition roadmap.

Essential Functions 25% Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the existing Microsoft Access database, including its architecture, functionality, data structure, integrations, performance, security, and operational dependencies.

20% Gathers and documents business, reporting, data, and user requirements through collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.

20% Evaluates suitable technology platforms and solution options, comparing capabilities, risks, costs, scalability, support needs, and alignment with enterprise standards.

15% Develops and presents a future-state recommendation that improves system stability, reporting capabilities, data integrity, security, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

10% Creates an implementation roadmap outlining priorities, resource needs, dependencies, data migration and validation activities, change management considerations, and risk-mitigation steps.

10% Provides clear documentation and executive-ready analysis to support decision-making, solution approval, and a sustainable transition from the current database environment.

Qualifications Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Required Experience 8 years relevant systems/technical analysis

Must have Expert knowledge in working with Microsoft Access, SAP and SQL

Ability to navigate through various complex systems, deliver quality solution with in budget and schedule. , Expert

Ability to understand projects and concepts as they relate to high-level business objectives., Expert

Knowledge of architecture, application development, data structure and analysis techniques and methods., Expert

Proficiency in reading security patterns and audit reports to adhere with standards. , Expert

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-based environment., Expert

Understanding of Project Management and translating organization objectives into goals., Expert

In Lieu of Education In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.