2024-03-A Data Management Specialist

1st Edge, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Edge, LLC is seeking a Data Management Specialist to develop and manage data systems for missile defense. This role involves coordinating data collection and distribution, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with teams for effective data utilization. A minimum of 3 years' experience and a relevant degree are required, along with U.S. citizenship and a security clearance.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Job autonomy

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data management environment.
• U.S. Citizenship and security clearance necessary.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data management systems for MDA.
• Execute streamlined data management approach for Missile Defense System.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop data requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data collection

Data distribution

Education

Bachelor of Science/Engineering in computer science, data management, or related field

Job description

1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence and data analytics solutions for our government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost, plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

1^st Edge is seeking skilled Data Management Specialists to join our team. In this position, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining data management systems for the MDA. You will be instrumental in assisting the agency with identifying, collecting, archiving, controlling, and distributing missile defense system data. Work will be performed on, and include updating, the infrastructure for the MDA data ecosystem.

This position is on-site at 1^st Edge LLC or customer location in Huntsville, AL.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Execute a streamlined data management approach to identify, retain, and distribute Missile Defense System test data to support fielding decisions
• Conduct detailed coordination and data collection planning with test participants to meet critical distribution timelines and document details in the Integrated Data Management Plan
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and weapon system program stakeholders to develop data requirements and coordinate data release approvals
• Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Manage/transfer/distribute expedited data to analysts and engineers at on-site analysis locations
• Work as member of an integrated data management team that leverages personnel and materiel efficiencies across multiple efforts
• Execute/manage high volume data distribution requirements via file transfer, SIPRNet, mail, courier
• Identify and test data collection requirements IAW approved HW/SW configurations & procedures
• Provide configuration management for on-site data storage & distribution systems
• Ability to establish relationships between data sources and develop organizational data models to maximize utilization of MDA data for decision advantage

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with transitioning from on-site data storage and distribution systems to cloud based solutions leveraging data lakes and data warehouse technologies
• Experience with monitoring and tracking data deliveries using various media and transmission formats and report status
• Possesses complex problem-solving skills necessary to identify and solve data related issues
• Knowledge of missile defense system test planning, execution, and analysis process

Minimum required qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in dynamic data collection and distribution environment
• You must be a U.S. Citizen and have, or be able to obtain, a secret security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in computer science, computer engineering, data management, mathematics, or related technical discipline