DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

General Dynamics Information Technology
McLean, VA, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$144,500.0 - $195,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

JIRA Biometrics Databases Data Governance Data Infrastructure Distributed Systems Microsoft SharePoint Data Processing Data Management Software Version Control Servicenow

Job description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission-critical. Join our team as a Data Management Specialist and make an impact. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help you build your skills and advance your career., * Senior expert responsible for leading enterprise data management, controlled repositories, and mission-critical document library operations in the customer-focused environment.

  • Provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and stewardship of sensitive data across distributed systems.
  • Responsibilities include directing data library governance, digitization strategy, structured records management, data quality, and enterprise analytics.
  • Supports decision-making for customer leadership, ensures data accuracy and protection, and drives improvements across enterprise processes.
  • Success requires advanced attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide complex, high-visibility mission priorities.

Responsibilities:

Data Library & Controlled Repository Services

  • Lead design and oversight of structured program libraries supporting sensitive information.
  • Establish access, lifecycle, and security standards for controlled repositories.
  • Oversee version control, document structure, and compliance with Sponsor formats.
  • Direct controlled document releases and CDRL submissions.
  • Maintain secure repositories, SharePoint libraries, and archival systems.
  • Serve as senior contact for controlled data requests, audits, updates, and issue resolution.

Digitization Services & Records Management

  • Define SOPs and standards for digitization, records management, and data processing.
  • Manage curation and integrity of classified and unclassified repositories.
  • Oversee preparation and digitization of physical and digital records.
  • Ensure barcoded tracking, workflow identifiers, and traceable digitization processes.
  • Lead 100% quality-control checks for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain tracking databases and direct metadata capture supporting discoverability and compliance.

Data Management & Operational Insights

  • Analyze lifecycle, compliance, and technical datasets for enterprise reporting.
  • Develop dashboards, metrics, and visualizations for Sponsor leadership.
  • Oversee validated datasets supporting forecasting, modernization, and risk assessments.
  • Identify systemic risks, trends, non-compliance indicators, and process gaps.
  • Lead improvements to automation, data quality, validation, and reporting workflows.
  • Provide senior expertise in data governance, integrity, and structured data best practices.
  • Drive Sponsor-level enhancements to data management and enterprise compliance.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, data, engineering, library science, management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in data management, repositories, structured records, governance, or accreditation.
  • Required skills:
  • Demonstrated leadership in controlled repositories or structured data environments.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • US citizenship required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • CDMP or NARA Records Management Certification
  • Experience with controlled repositories, data libraries, and CDRL submissions.
  • Experience with JIRA, SharePoint, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
  • Experience leading standards development and enterprise data process improvement., #OpportunityOwned #GDITCareers #WeAreGDIT #JET #VA_2026Alumni

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification
Federal Records Management Certification National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) | Data Management Association International (DAMA) - Data Management Association International (DAMA) Travel Required

Less than 10% Citizenship

Benefits & conditions

At GDIT, your work supports mission impact through innovation, disciplined data practices, and a commitment to excellence. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, internal mobility support, and an award-winning military-friendly culture.

Own your opportunity. Join GDIT’s senior-level data and engineering community and help shape enterprise data environments that support national security missions., The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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