Journeyman Data Manager in Arlington, Virginia with Security Clearance

CIS Secure is seeking a Journeyman Data Manager for its Intrepid Solutions operating company to support a mission-critical Department of the Air Force program. This position is responsible for supporting enterprise data management, assessment processes, and analytical data exploitation in a secure operational environment. The Journeyman Data Manager will collect, organize, validate, and maintain mission-critical data that enables operational analysis and informed decision-making.

The selected candidate will work closely with Government stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to ensure the integrity, accessibility, and usability of data supporting Mission Assurance activities. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently while supporting multiple data-driven initiatives.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, validate, and maintain mission-related data from multiple Government and enterprise sources.
• Support assessment processes through accurate data collection, management, and documentation.
• Perform analytical exploitation of assessment data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Maintain data quality through validation, normalization, and routine quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain data repositories, tracking tools, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and cross-functional teams to obtain, verify, and update mission-critical information.
• Support the preparation of reports, briefings, dashboards, and other analytical products used by Government leadership.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and protection of classified and sensitive information in accordance with applicable security requirements.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of data management processes, workflows, and documentation.
• Identify data discrepancies, resolve inconsistencies, and recommend process improvements that enhance data reliability and accessibility.
• Support enterprise data lifecycle activities, including collection, organization, maintenance, and archival of mission-related information.
• Perform assigned duties independently while maintaining effective communication with Government representatives and program leadership.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS: This is a full-time onsite position supporting operations at a Government facility within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The selected candidate must be capable of working independently while supporting mission priorities and customer-directed schedules.

TRAVEL: Limited travel may be required to support program meetings, customer engagements, assessments, or other mission requirements.

Qualifications CLEARANCE

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required at the time of application.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility and any customer-required accesses.
• This position requires work within a Government-owned or controlled Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.

CERTIFICATION(S)

• No certifications are required at the time of hire.
• In accordance with contract requirements, successful candidates may be required to obtain a Palantir Foundry Application Developer Certification following contract award.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience.
• Ability to perform assigned duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience collecting, organizing, validating, and maintaining structured data.
• Experience supporting data collection efforts and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience preparing reports, documentation, and analytical deliverables.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Experience handling sensitive or classified information in accordance with established security procedures.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Department of the Air Force programs.
• Experience with enterprise data management platforms or data repositories.
• Experience using business intelligence, reporting, or data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience supporting data governance, metadata management, or data quality initiatives.
• Experience working within secure or classified environments.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data platforms is highly desirable.