Data Manager

Overview In this Data Analyst role, you will manage enterprise data life cycle, governance, and integration to support mission-critical objectives. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and stakeholders to ensure data is reliable, accessible, and traceable. You will implement standards, governance policies, and repository practices while supporting configuration management for documentation. This opportunity offers shaping data architecture and improving interoperability in a fast-paced mission environment. Compensation / Benefitsovertime eligibilityshift differentialdiscretionary bonus ResponsibilitiesEstablish and refine data lifecycle processes (ingest, storage, usage, archival, retention)Support data governance through standards, metadata, validation rules, and quality controlIntegrate diverse data sources across federated systems to enable interoperabilityDevelop and maintain data repositories and storage environmentsConduct data quality assessments and standardize practices to reduce manual workPerform configuration management with controlled document reviews to ensure version controlAnalyze data structures, policies, and workflows to improve accessibility and reliabilityProduce documentation, reports, and briefing materials related to governance, repositories, and integrationAssist in integrating new data models, standards, schemas, and artifacts into existing environmentsCollaborate with engineering, operations, and stakeholders to align with evolving data requirementsRecommend improvements to data architecture, governance, interoperability standards, and repository performanceCommunicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Key requirementsBA/BS required with 8+ years in data management, governance, integration, or enterprise data environments; or 12+ years of experience without a degreeTS/SCI with Polygraph clearanceExperience in data lifecycle management and governance initiativesExperience with data integration, interoperability, metadata management, and repository administrationKnowledge of configuration management, version control, and documentation governanceExperience developing technical documentation, reports, and briefing materialsProficiency with SQL, Python, Excel, Access or equivalent toolsExperience with data repositories and storage environmentsAbility to analyze processes and suggest improvements to data quality and efficiencyStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and with teams in a fast-paced mission settingStrong communication skillsIndependence and collaboration in a fast-paced environmentAbility to present to diverse audiencesSQLPythonExcel