Data Steward (JECC)

UNCOMN; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instant Flexible PTO

Generous Holidays

Immediate Health Coverage

401K Safe Harbor Match

Performance Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UNCOMN is looking for Data Stewards (JECC) in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves defining and maintaining data architecture, ensuring data quality and usability for reporting. Successful candidates will handle multiple priorities and must have an active Secret clearance.

Benefits include flexible PTO, 7 paid holidays, immediate health coverage, and a strong 401K matching program. UNCOMN values diverse backgrounds and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Active, fully adjudicated Secret level clearance granted by the U.S. Government.
• Experience supporting enterprise or operational data governance and quality practices.
• Strong understanding of metadata standards and data definitions.

Responsibilities

• Define and document data architectures supporting multiple systems.
• Collaborate to translate operational needs into effective data solutions.
• Conduct routine data quality reviews and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Analytical skills

Communication

Metadata management

Education

Active Secret clearance

Experience with enterprise data architecture

Tools

APIs

Data modeling tools

Reporting tools

Job description

At UNCOMN, we don’t just fix issues; we deliver secure solutions that power essential operations in both the public and private sectors. Our team tackles tough challenges—whether it’s improving organizational systems, streamlining logistics, or making sense of complex data—all with one goal: helping our clients succeed so they can continue serving others.

We’ve built a culture rooted in our Core Values, where innovation thrives, work‑life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We're also proud to be recognized as a ‘Top Workplace’, and that’s not just us talking; it’s our employees.

Now, we’re looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what’s broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, read on!

Role Overview

UNCOMN is seeking multiple Data Stewards (JECC) to:

• Define, maintain, and document authoritative data definitions, business rules, metadata standards, and approved data sources.
• Design and document logical and physical data architectures supporting multiple systems and mission domains.
• Define and maintain data models, integration patterns, interface contracts, APIs, schemas, and message formats.
• Apply and validate data handling practices in alignment with security, classification, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Validate data readiness and usability for reporting, analytics, operational planning, and mission execution.
• Serve as the primary stewardship point of contact for assigned data domains.
• Serve as the authoritative voice on data meaning, fitness-for-use, trustworthiness, and operational applicability.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, integrators, and stakeholders to translate mission and operational needs into effective data and architectural solutions.
• Advise leadership on data risks, governance considerations, quality impacts, and operational tradeoffs.
• Participate in the resolution of cross‑domain data disputes, definition conflicts, and data consistency issues.
• Define, validate, and maintain authoritative operational data elements to ensure consistency and shared understanding across planning, execution, assessment, and reporting functions.
• Conduct routine data quality reviews and coordinate corrective actions with system owners, engineers, and data integration teams to ensure data remains accurate, timely, complete, and mission relevant.
• Oversee operational data flows across mission areas, identifying gaps, redundancies, and risks impacting situational awareness, operational reporting, or decision‑making.
• Support alignment of operational processes with enterprise data standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements while maintaining mission effectiveness.
• Provide operational context and subject matter expertise to engineering, integration, and analytics teams to ensure technical solutions align with real‑world operational requirements.
• Enable operational reporting, dashboards, analytics, and decision‑support capabilities by ensuring data is structured, documented, governed, and accessible.
• Support operational planning activities, exercises, assessments, after‑action reviews, and mission support activities through authoritative and reliable data management.
• Assist with audits, leadership inquiries, operational reporting requests, and data‑related taskings by providing accurate, defensible data and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate across enterprise organizations, mission partners, and operational teams to translate operational requirements into integrated and authoritative data solutions.

Requirements

• Active, fully adjudicated Secret level clearance, granted by the U.S. Government.
• Experience supporting enterprise or operational data governance, stewardship, metadata management, and data quality practices.
• Strong understanding of data governance, authoritative data source management, and experience defining data models, business rules, metadata standards, and data definitions.
• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, integration concepts, APIs, schemas, and interface standards.
• Experience supporting operational reporting, analytics, or mission‑focused data environments, and resolving data quality, consistency, governance, and interoperability issues.
• Familiarity with security, classification, compliance, and data handling requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and leadership teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently in ambiguous environments, with experience working with business stakeholders and willingness to obtain required certifications.
• Must be willing to obtain relevant certifications as required by future client or contract needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or federal operational environments and mission command / C2 data contexts.
• Familiarity with operational planning, readiness, and enterprise data governance initiatives.
• Experience supporting data integration, reporting, dashboards, decision‑support tools, and audit/compliance activities.

Why UNCOMN?

• Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us!
• Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top‑tier 401K matching program.
• Performance Bonus: Stand out and you could earn an annual performance bonus.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family.

Note: Benefits apply to full‑time employees only.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We’re dedicated to building an uncommon, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.