Data Manager

DarkStar Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Data Manager to support enterprise data management, integration, governance, and configuration management across the program. This role ensures data is structured, accessible, reliable, and aligned with mission objectives as data volume grows.

You will establish data lifecycle processes, drive interoperability across systems, and help implement data standards, governance policies, and repository management practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in data management, governance, or integration.
• Experience with enterprise data environments and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to develop metadata, validation rules, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve enterprise data lifecycle processes.
• Define data standards, validation rules, metadata management.
• Integrate disparate data sources across federated systems.
• Support repositories and storage environments.
• Conduct data quality assessments and minimize manual intervention.
• Perform configuration management and documentation reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on data requirements.
• Develop governance reports and technical artifacts.
• Assist in data models, schemas, and artifacts integration.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support cloud-based data environments and governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Access

Job description

Description

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Data Manager who will support enterprise data management, integration, governance, and configuration management activities across the program. This role is responsible for ensuring enterprise data is structured, accessible, reliable, and aligned with mission and operational objectives as data volume, complexity, and interoperability requirements continue to evolve.

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Data Manager who will support enterprise data management, integration, governance, and configuration management activities across the program. This role is responsible for ensuring enterprise data is structured, accessible, reliable, and aligned with mission and operational objectives as data volume, complexity, and interoperability requirements continue to evolve.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain data lifecycle processes, support integration and interoperability across systems, and assist with implementing data standards, governance policies, and repository management practices. This position will also support configuration management efforts through controlled reviews of technical and engineering documentation to ensure consistency, traceability, and version control across enterprise data assets and systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and improve enterprise data lifecycle processes, including data ingestion, storage, usage, archival, and retention practices.
• Support enterprise data governance initiatives by defining and maintaining data standards, validation rules, metadata management practices, and quality control procedures.
• Integrate disparate data sources and artifacts across federated systems to support interoperability and mission requirements.
• Support the development, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise data repositories and storage environments.
• Conduct data quality assessments and implement standardized processes to improve data reliability and minimize manual intervention.
• Perform configuration management and controlled documentation reviews to ensure alignment, traceability, consistency, and version control across data assets and engineering documentation.
• Analyze enterprise data structures, policies, and workflows to identify opportunities for improved accessibility, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation, reports, briefing materials, and technical artifacts related to data governance, repository management, and integration activities.
• Support integration of new data models, standards, schemas, and artifacts into existing enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams to support evolving mission and program data requirements.
• Provide recommendations to improve enterprise data architecture, governance policies, interoperability standards, and repository performance.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly through written documentation, visual presentations, and verbal briefings suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Requires BA/BS and 7+ years of experience supporting data management, data governance, data integration, or enterprise data environments; or no degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Experience supporting enterprise data lifecycle management processes and data governance initiatives.
• Experience with data integration, interoperability, metadata management, and repository administration.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles, version control practices, and documentation governance.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, reports, and briefing materials.
• Proficiency with data management and analysis tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Access, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise data repositories, storage environments, or data management platforms.
• Ability to analyze data-related processes and recommend improvements to data quality, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced mission environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community programs or other federal government environments.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata standards, and enterprise data management best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or other collaboration and configuration management tools.
• Experience supporting cloud-based data environments and enterprise storage architectures.
• Familiarity with automation processes that improve data validation, ingestion, and reporting workflows.
• Experience supporting configuration control boards, technical review processes, or engineering documentation management.
• Understanding of enterprise interoperability standards and data exchange methodologies.
• Experience with the following Work Products preferred:
  • Data Management Lifecycle Documentation
  • Data Governance and Quality Plans
  • Data Integration and Interoperability Plans
  • Data Repository and infrastructure Documentation
  • Configuration Management and Documentation Review Reports
  • Data Standards and Architecture Recommendations
  • Data Performance and Reliability Reports

Salary Range

$130,000 - $160,000 per year This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

Who We Are

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

Why Work at DarkStar?

At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.

ADA Accommodations Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation

DarkStar Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits Overview

DarkStar Intelligence offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities