Raye IT Consulting, LLC is a 8a certified minority woman-owned IT consulting and technology firm. Raye IT brings over 20 years experience in delivering mission-critical programs and support for the Federal Government and large agencies. We specialize in program and project management, capital planning and IT investment portfolio management, infrastructure support and application development deployment to include IT operations and maintenance. We deliver value through technical and managerial expertise – innovation, efficient processes, executable strategies, and methodologies that generate tangible and measurable results to our clients across the Federal, Civilian and DoD sectors.
Raye IT Consulting is seeking a Senior MS Access Database Developer to serve as the lead technical resource responsible for the maintenance, development, and optimization of a federal client's Financial Management Tool (FMT).
Responsibilities:
• Lead development and ongoing maintenance of the MS Access front-end application, including forms for data entry and retrieval, queries for reporting and data updates, local reporting tables, and automation of recurring data processes
• Design and maintain the ODBC connectivity layer between the MS Access front end and the cloud-hosted MariaDB/MySQL backend, ensuring stable, performant communication between application tiers
• Develop and maintain queries, stored procedures, and data workflows that support budget formulation, spend approvals, funding allotments, vendor and contract management, inter- and intra-agency agreement tracking, and obligation of funds
• Perform bulk data loads and updates to maintain accurate financial data across multi-year budget cycles containing thousands of rows of plan data, contract records, agency agreements, and fund obligations
• Build, maintain, and refresh MS Excel-based reports using Pivot Tables connected via ODBC to MS Access front-end queries; ensure daily refresh of standard reports and develop new reports as requirements evolve
• Document all reporting processes, including data sources, query logic, refresh schedules, and output formats, to ensure continuity and auditability
• Manage version and environment control for the MS Access file, ensuring changes are tracked, tested, and deployed in a controlled manner across the user community
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, error resolution, and data integrity monitoring; respond to user-reported issues and proactively identify system anomalies
• Maintain role-based access management across the user base; ensure appropriate permissions are assigned, documented, and audited
• Store and distribute the MS Access file, Excel reports, and user documentation via a SharePoint site; maintain organized and accessible repositories for all tool-related materials
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for all forms, queries, tables, automation processes, and data management procedures
• Support requirements management by translating stakeholder needs into technical specifications and implementing changes in alignment with governance and budget timelines
• Conduct new technology research to identify opportunities to improve tool performance, scalability, or functionality within the federal IT environment
• Familiarity with FPAC's multi-agency shared-cost IT budget model spanning FSA, NRCS, RMA, and FPAC-BC
• Experience integrating MS Access applications with AWS-hosted cloud databases using Oracle MySQL ODBC driver (v8.0.x or higher)
• Knowledge of USDA IT security and privacy policies, including FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800-53, and federal system Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements as they apply to database development
• Experience with the USDA AgMAX capital planning tool and data loading processes for CPIC reporting
• Familiarity with federal IT financial terminology including obligations, accruals, commitments, spend plans, Working Capital Fund (WCF), and inter-agency agreement (IAA) structures
• Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 compliance awareness for database-integrated application development
• CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent certification
• Demonstrated expertise with MariaDB or MySQL, including database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and ODBC integration with MS Access front-end applications
• Strong SQL skills; experience writing complex queries for reporting, data validation, and bulk data operations across large, multi-year datasets
• Experience building and maintaining MS Excel reporting solutions using Pivot Tables with live ODBC connections to database back-ends
• Proven ability to manage the full development lifecycle of a database application — from requirements gathering and design through testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support
• Experience supporting federal IT financial data systems, including budget execution, obligations tracking, inter-agency agreement management, or similar financial workflows
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present findings to both technical and non-technical federal stakeholders
• Experience with SharePoint as a document repository and file distribution platform
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance and HSPD-12 credentials
• Ability to complete mandatory federal training requirements, including annual Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT)
• Familiarity with FPAC's multi-agency shared-cost IT budget model spanning FSA, NRCS, RMA, and FPAC-BC
• Experience integrating MS Access applications with AWS-hosted cloud databases using Oracle MySQL ODBC driver (v8.0.x or higher)
• Knowledge of USDA IT security and privacy policies, including FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800-53, and federal system Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements as they apply to database development
• Experience with the USDA AgMAX capital planning tool and data loading processes for CPIC reporting
• Familiarity with federal IT financial terminology including obligations, accruals, commitments, spend plans, Working Capital Fund (WCF), and inter-agency agreement (IAA) structures
• Section 508 / WCAG 2.0 compliance awareness for database-integrated application development
• CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, or equivalent certification
Security Clearance Requirements: Public Trust
Schedule: Monday - Friday (remote U.S. Based) - must be available during Kansas City core hours
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Raye IT Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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