Data Manager (5479)

SMX is looking for a Data Manager to support a Missile Defense Agency program based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

The Data Manager will execute and oversee the full lifecycle of test and mission data across MDA systems – including ingestion, parsing, cataloging, distribution, and archival.

The Data Manager ensures data products are delivered accurately, securely, and on time to support analysis and decision-making, serving as a bridge between test event operations and data consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, standardized delivery of data products
• Execute parsing, cataloging, ingestion, and archival processes in line with relevant procedures and timelines
• Track, validate, and report data delivery status from receipt through dissemination and archival, ensuring metadata completeness and policy compliance
• Verify data format and metadata compliance from providers and address any non-standard inputs with Data Owners as necessary
• Coordinate archival and destruction activities in compliance with retention schedules while maintaining proper documentation and traceability
• Conduct QA checks to validate data integrity, reconcile orphan files, and verify cataloging accuracy.
• Maintain accountability of physical and digital media, ensuring check-in/out procedures are followed and inventory status is accurate.
• Generate and maintain trackers, reports, and dashboards on data readiness, ingestion metrics, and distribution milestones
• Provide surge and after-hours support for critical test events as required.
• Perform other data management tasks as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret
  • US citizenship is required for work on DoW contract
• A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years, OR a high school diploma and 6+ years of experience in data management or test data operations is required.
• Must reside within 70 miles of Redstone Arsenal or be willing to relocate
• Familiarity with mission test environments, metadata standards, and secure data handling
• Strong understanding of end-to-end data lifecycle management (collection, validation, ingestion, dissemination, archival).
• Familiarity with data governance principles, metadata standards, and retention policy enforcement
• Experience with data transfer protocols and classified data workflows
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and meet tight deadlines

Desired Skills & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or a related field is desired.
• Experience with data visualization utilizing dashboards and PowerBI is desired
• Experience with MDA or DoD programs strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar query/reporting tools preferred

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