Database Analyst

Maintains data storage and access by designing physical databases.

Responsibilities

Confirms project requirements by studying user requirements; conferring with others on project team
Maintains data dictionary by revising and entering definitions
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications; establishing personal networks; participating in technical societies
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Determines changes in physical database by studying project requirements; identifying database characteristics, such as location, amount of space, and access method
Changes database system by coding database descriptions
Protects database by developing access system; specifying user level of access
Maintains user reference by writing and rewriting database descriptions