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# Data Operations Lead

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Configuration Management, Data Integrity, DataOps, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185603/data-operations-lead

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of progressively responsible digital project management experience in support of SOF enterprise customers
 * Significant experience managing complex, intertwined systems, data flows, and technical agendas across large, diverse teams
 * Significant experience meeting security and operational compliance requirements in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
 * Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex digital project documentation and technical baselines to stakeholders
 * Experience with network documentation, configuration management, and tracking project lifecycle metrics, * Master's Degree in a related field
 * Active TS/SCI is preferred
 * 3+ years of dedicated experience managing SOF agile development processes and methodologies
 * 3+ of experience directly managing SOF Data Operations processes and procedures
 * 3+ of experience managing SOF digital support request requirements, with a proven track record of translating customer requests and assigning technical support teams

Clearance Requirements:

 * An active Top Secret is required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
 * Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
 * Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
 * Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

## Description

* Leading digital project management initiatives and strategic workflows in direct support of SOF enterprise customer missions
 * Managing and optimizing SOF agile development processes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of digital capabilities
 * Directing SOF Data Operations processes and procedures to maintain high standards of data integrity, accessibility, and security
 * Overseeing the triage and fulfillment of SOF digital support request requirements, including translating complex customer requests and assigning appropriate support teams
 * Collaborating with management, internal teams, stakeholders, and customer authorities to successfully navigate complex system requirements and data flows
 * Maintaining comprehensive operational documentation, system baselines, and configuration management items to support mission compliance
 * Recommending, and when approved, implementing process and policy improvements to streamline data operations and enhance team performance


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