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Currently, ManTech is seeking a Senior Oracle Lead to join our team in Washington DC.

As a Senior Oracle Lead within ManTech's Foreign Affairs division, you will play a critical role in supporting the CAEIO program at the Department of State. You will be a key technical advisor and leader, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle database solutions that ensure the stability, security, and performance of critical consular systems. This position requires a deep understanding of Oracle technologies, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for:

• Oracle containerization initiatives

• Exadata patching and maintenance

• Consular Consolidated Database services

• Ensure alignment with the overall Oracle strategy for the Foreign Affairs division.

• Technical Expertise:

• Provide expert-level guidance and support on:

• Oracle Enterprise Linux upgrades (8.x and above)

• Management of legacy Oracle systems (below version 8)

• Oracle integrations for web services across the CA portfolio

• Oracle service-oriented architecture (SOA) and database integration services

• Champion zero-downtime patching concepts to maintain continuous system uptime.

• Solution Development and Implementation:

• Identify, develop, and test solutions in lower environments, ensuring smooth code promotions.

• Maximize test procedure effectiveness and pre-deployment planning in the non-production environment (NPE).

• Collaboration and Communication:

• Coach and consult on system readiness and release plans, including comprehensive checklists.

• Facilitate collaboration with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams on Exadata test procedures for zero-downtime patching.

• Represent the client during cyber boundary discussions, clearly articulating application dependencies and control ownership.

• Effectively communicate database needs and priorities to external groups, including:

• ISSO (Information Systems Security Office)

• Diplomatic Technology

• IV&V

• Service Delivery Operations

• TIOCA development team leads

• Application product owners

• Change Management and Lifecycle Support:

• Possess a strong understanding of Department of State post hardware refresh cycles.

• Demonstrate expertise in change management planning across the CA organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience2 with Oracle database administration, including extensive experience with Exadata.

• Proven ability to develop and implement Oracle strategies in complex environments.

• Strong understanding of containerization, patching methodologies, and zero-downtime concepts.

• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Linux, web services integration, and SOA.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Department of State systems and processes.

• Familiarity with consular affairs programs and technologies.

• Relevant Oracle certifications.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.

• A current and active Secret clearance strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to remain in stationary position for up to 50% of the time.

• Must be able to deliver clear and effective communication both verbally and non-verbally to deliver updates; briefings; or interface with co-workers; leadership as well as customer.

• Must be able to work in an office environment and be able to freely move within this space to utilize office equipment as well as interface with co-workers and customer.

• Must be able to effectively use IT peripherals such as laptop, desktop, printer, fax machine, etc.

• Must be able to deliver presentations as needed.

• Must be able to review; decipher and understand program manuals; software/hardware manuals; training manuals; etc.