Data Quality & Stewardship Lead

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Data Quality & Stewardship Lead to support DCDC/USCYBERCOM with data platform integration and ensure DAO compliance across data management functions. Location: Fort Meade, MD.

You will work with the Data Working Group and AI Task Force to establish governance and quality standards, and oversee data stewardship programs involving multiple contractors. The role requires extensive experience in data governance, data quality, and compliance, with active DoD security clearances

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years with BS/BA; 10 years with MS/MA; 7 years with Ph.D. (will consider Associate +14, or HS +16 years)
• Strong data governance experience; oversee data preparation, transformation, and quality assurance for accuracy and interoperability
• Knowledge of data management frameworks and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Support USCYBERCOM Data Working Group
• Collaborate with AI Task Force
• Establish governance frameworks aligning platform use with policies and cybersecurity standards
• Ensure datasets and tools comply with cybersecurity standards and legal regulations
• Define and implement data quality standards and metrics
• Oversee data life-cycle management and data stewardship program with multiple contractors

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Data Quality & Stewardship Lead to support DCDC/USCYBERCOM with data platform integration efforts and ensure full DAO compliance across specific data management functions.

Location: Fort Meade, MD.

• Support the USCYBERCOM Data Working Group
• Work with the AI Task Force
• Establish governance frameworks to align platform usage with organizational policies and ensure all datasets and tools comply with cybersecurity standards and legal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity standards, and legal regulations.
• Define and establish data quality standards and metrics
• Manage data stewardship program - multiple contractors assigned to support this effort
• Oversee data life-cycle management

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associate +14, or HS +16 years of experience.
• Strong data governance experience. Must be able to perform and oversee data preparation, transformation, and quality assurance to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and interoperability.
• Knowledge of data management frameworks
• Understanding of compliance requirements
• Experience with data quality programs
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management or a related field
• Certification in one of the following:
  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - Associate, Practitioner, or Master
  • Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP) certification
  • Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) in Data Governance
• Familiar with DAMA Body of Knowledge (DMBOK®)
• 8 years of relevant experience
• TS SCI clearance

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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