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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,500.0 - $195,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Biometrics, Databases, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Processing, Data Management, Software Version Control, Servicenow - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-McLean/Sr-Data-Management-Specialist---TS-SCI-with-Polygraph_RQ223395-1/apply ## About the Role * 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 ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)