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# Senior Data Steward

- **Company:** Gateway Geospatial Group
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Governance, Spatial Databases, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Standard Sql, Esri GIS (Software), Data Management
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9098792/senior-data-steward

## About the Role

* 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications/trainings can be used in lieu of a degree)
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance.
 * At least five (5) years of experience in geospatial data management, data governance, or data stewardship roles, preferably in a complex organizational environment.
 * Proficient in SQL and have foundational understanding of database technologies with the ability to analyze and profile data.
 * Familiarity with data privacy regulations and their impact on data management practices.
 * Strong understanding of data management principals, data governance frameworks, and data quality concepts.
 * Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
 * Detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at problem solving to address data-related issues and coordinate the implementation of data improvement initiatives.
 * Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging best practices in data management, governance, quality and stewardship.
 * Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data landscapes, identify data risks, and define mitigation strategies.
 * Excellent documentation and organizational skills to maintain data governance artifacts and support audits and compliance requirements.
 * Proficient in ESRI suite of tools, geodatabase technologies and web capabilities
 * Understanding of geospatial data metadata, standards, and implementation, * ESRI Model Builder and/or Python/ArcPy experience preferred

## Description

Position focused on geospatial data management, governance, and standards implementation in an intelligence community environment., * Responsible for accuracy and consistency of geospatial data management, developing and maintaining data standards, and ensuring data is protected and compliant with office and agency regulations and standards.

 * Demonstrates in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulates key findings.
 * Demonstrates ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft, industry and agency standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic content.


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