Data Manager with Security Clearance

JOB TITLE: Data Manager LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph EDUCATION: BA/BS and 8+ years of experience supporting data management, data governance, data integration, or enterprise data environments; or no degree and 12+ years of relevant experience. JOB DESCRIPTION: • Establish, maintain, and improve enterprise data lifecycle processes, including data ingestion, storage, usage, archival, and retention practices. • Support enterprise data governance initiatives by defining and maintaining data standards, validation rules, metadata management practices, and quality control procedures. • Integrate disparate data sources and artifacts across federated systems to support interoperability and mission requirements. • Support the development, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise data repositories and storage environments. • Conduct data quality assessments and implement standardized processes to improve data reliability and minimize manual intervention. • Perform configuration management and controlled documentation reviews to ensure alignment, traceability, consistency, and version control across data assets and engineering documentation. • Analyze enterprise data structures, policies, and workflows to identify opportunities for improved accessibility, efficiency, and reliability. • Develop and maintain documentation, reports, briefing materials, and technical artifacts related to data governance, repository management, and integration activities. • Support integration of new data models, standards, schemas, and artifacts into existing enterprise environments. • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams to support evolving mission and program data requirements. • Provide recommendations to improve enterprise data architecture, governance policies, interoperability standards, and repository performance. • Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly through written documentation, visual presentations, and verbal briefings suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Top Secret / SCI (Tier 5+) with Polygraph clearance. • Experience supporting enterprise data life-cycle management processes and data governance initiatives. • Experience with data integration, interoperability, metadata management, and repository administration. • Knowledge of configuration management principles, version control practices, and documentation governance. • Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, reports, and briefing materials. • Proficiency with data management and analysis tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Access, or equivalent technologies. • Experience supporting enterprise data repositories, storage environments, or data management platforms. • Ability to analyze data-related processes and recommend improvements to data quality, accessibility, and operational efficiency. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse stakeholder audiences. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced mission environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience supporting Intelligence Community programs or other federal government environments. • Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata standards, and enterprise data management best practices. • Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or other collaboration and configuration management tools. • Experience supporting cloud-based data environments and enterprise storage architectures. • Familiarity with automation processes that improve data validation, ingestion, and reporting workflows. • Experience supporting configuration control boards, technical review processes, or engineering documentation management. • Understanding of enterprise interoperability standards and data exchange methodologies. • Experience with the following Work Products preferred: o Data Management Lifecycle Documentation o Data Governance and Quality Plans o Data Integration and Interoperability Plans o Data Repository and Infrastructure Documentation o Configuration Management and Documentation Review Reports o Data Standards and Architecture Recommendations o Data Performance and Reliability Reports Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks. Bluemont is an E-Verify Employer. Follow this link to view: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify