Database Consultant (SQL Server, Relational Databases)

Database Consultant

Founded in 1977, Urban Science is a strategic consulting firm that provides customized intelligent solutions to companies seeking to increase the market share and profitability of their retail networks. 

Using advanced data analytics, informed strategic insight and robust planning tools Urban Science delivers critical competitive, cost and customer-relationship advantages for our customers.

Urban Science’s success is based on exceptional data-collection and analysis which yield scientific information that drives network performance. Statistical modeling, market benchmarking, segmentation analysis, market profiling and advanced data mining are examples of Urban Science tools to maximize sales-channel performance.

Our experienced consultants design, develop and implement strategically sound sales-channel initiatives. Real-world experience, disciplined processes and proprietary methodologies are applied to help gauge market opportunity, assess competitive strengths, develop performance standards and create effective marketing programs.

Urban Science serves its global clientele from offices in the United States, Spain, France, England, Germany, Italy, Australia, The Netherlands, Mexico, China and Japan.

 

Urban Science is currently looking for a Database Consultant to join it world headquarters location in Detroit MI.

 

 Attributes Desired The ideal candidate for this position has a strong orientation to problem solving and technical challenge and unique blend of personal skills (sociability and assertiveness).  Candidate should be self-motivated,  possess strong organizational skills and have a strong client focus



Duties/ResponsibilitiesData auditing and maintenance of quality control standards for company databases and algorithms.Data / Process maintenance in the SQL Server / Windows based environment.Update and maintain work instructions/documentation for company processes.Update and maintain utility programs.Maintenance of company databases.Maintain a positive relationship with client and suppliers.Provide technical support to analytical team members.Create and produce high quality special project deliverables resulting from ad-hoc customer requests on schedule and within budget.Extract, manipulate, and analyze data using propriety software, Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL Server.Willing and active team member, dedicated to team success.

 QualificationsExtremely strong attention to detail.Proven problem-solving skills.Able to independently prioritize daily work assignments.Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Knowledge of relational databases, SQL Server, Access and Excel a must.Programming experience preferred such as: VBA, Visual Basic, Visual C++, C# etc. Willingness to develop technical skills.Strong PC skills, in depth knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills, interpersonal skills and project management skills required.

 EducationBachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems or related field, Business concentration a plus.Knowledge of relational databases and their related objects.  Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server knowledge required.GIS software knowledge a plus.

 

For additional information, please visit:   www.urbanscience.com

Please send resume to: employment@urbanscience.com