Data Management Specialist

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Communication, Data Management, Digitizing, Records Management Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: 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. HOW A DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST WILL MAKṗ AN IMPACT 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. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: 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. About GDIT 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. #OpportunityOwned #GDITCareers #WeAreGDIT #JET #VA_2026Alumni 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA McLean Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work: 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr