Data Collection Leader

Bowhead; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Data Collection Leader for the ATCDC program supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) in Aberdeen, MD.

The role includes technical leadership, resource coordination, training, field-data quality review, and resolving issues affecting test-data accuracy and timeliness. Responsibilities include directing daily data collection schedules, mentoring data collectors, and ensuring compliance with government standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in science/engineering/tech with RAM/IPS data collection experience.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate with all levels and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate daily schedules and assignments for data collection resources.
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring to assigned data collectors.
• Monitor test events and ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection of required observations and records.
• Review data collection products for compliance with applicable Government standards and test requirements.
• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate data and coordinate timely corrections.
• Provide technical assistance concerning collection procedures, documentation, and authorized data systems.
• Coordinate with Government test officers, data quality personnel, and contractor supervisors.
• Support training curricula, employee qualification development, and standardization of data collection practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/tech

Associate's degree in technical field

Tools

RAM/IPS data collection systems

Job description

Overview

DATA COLLECTION LEADER (ATCDC)

Bowhead is seeking an experienced Data Collection Leader for our upcoming proposal effort to oversee daily data collection activities supporting the Data Collection Support Services (DCSS) contract supporting the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Aberdeen, MD. The position provides technical leadership, resource coordination, training, field-data quality review, and resolution of issues affecting test-data accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate daily schedules and assignments for data collection resources.
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring to assigned data collectors.
• Monitor test events and ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection of required observations and records.
• Review data collection products for compliance with applicable Government standards and test requirements.
• Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate data and coordinate timely corrections.
• Provide technical assistance concerning collection procedures, documentation, and authorized data systems.
• Coordinate with Government test officers, data quality personnel, and contractor supervisors.
• Support training curricula, employee qualification development, and standardization of data collection practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technology discipline and three (3) years of experience performing RAM/IPS or similar data collection involving military or nonmilitary equipment and associated maintenance concepts; or Associate's degree in a technical area and five (5) years of experience performing data collection involving military or nonmilitary equipment and associated maintenance concepts; or seven (7) years of experience performing RAM/IPS or similar data collection involving military or nonmilitary equipment and associated maintenance concepts
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Targeted salary range is $58.80/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Army test incident reporting, test event documentation, and structured maintenance data collection.
• Experience using Government-designated electronic test-data collection and reporting systems.
• Quality reviews, corrective-action follow-up, and data collector training.
• ATC, ATEC, or other DoD test center operations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.