Data Transfer Specialist TS/SCI Poly

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Data Transfer Specialist to support high-impact, multi-agency programs with USSF/SSC and USAF. You will manage data transfers between networks, maintain data products, and ensure compliance with data management plans.

Strong PKI, Agile exposure, and ability to handle sensitive information are essential. The role emphasizes coordinating documentation, safeguarding sensitive data, and contributing to process improvements while aligning with core hours and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of document control/data management or related experience.
• Experience coordinating document/media/equipment authorizations and releases.
• Experience managing sensitive documents and media.
• Maintaining spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Controlling hardcopy documents, media, and other peripherals (badges, tokens).
• Knowledge of access control and accountability protocols for sensitive information.
• Experience managing documents in safes.
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage large numbers of internal and external documents.
• Proactive, self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Core hours 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mon-Fri with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of data between program networks.
• Identify, control, account for, and verify program information and devices.
• Identify and track data items to be controlled for the program and coordinate transfers.
• Assist with assessing Data Management needs and develop processes for DM/DT tasks.
• Develop/maintain plans and documentation for satisfying DM/DT requirements and manage configuration information.
• Update, organize, and maintain deliverable data products required by contracts and subcontracts.
• Establish and maintain program libraries for access to sensitive information.
• Ensure latest revisions are uploaded to the system in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain program document lists and document trees.
• Review data management plans to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate program document releases.
• Prepare data for program reviews and provide templates for documents and presentations.
• Prepare data management reports and metrics for program Leads.
• Participate in continuous process improvements for Data Management/Data Transfer.

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Transfer Specialist in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is seeking a Data Transfer Specialist to support a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders. The selected candidate will play an important role on a critical program focused on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

You will manage and maintain system documentation and conduct transfers of data between various classified and unclassified networks. The selected candidate will assist customers with reconciling data submission discrepancies and will continuously monitor and review data transfer requests and recommend additions/deletions/changes. She/he will be responsible for preparing data in accordance with the appropriate DIDs and will deliver data to the customer, ensuring adherence with the timelines specified in program CDRLs.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of data between program networks.
• Identify, control, account for, and verify program information and devices.
• Identify and track data items to be controlled for the program and coordinate transfers.
• Assist with assessing the Data Management needs of the program and developing processes for accomplishing the required Data Management and Data Transfer tasks.
• Develop/maintain plans and documentation for satisfying DM/DT requirements and help manage the process for controlling data item configuration information.
• Update, organize, and maintain deliverable data products required by customer contracts and supplier subcontracts.
• Establish and maintain program libraries for controlling access to sensitive information.
• Ensuring that the latest revisions are uploaded to the system in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain program document lists and document trees.
• Review data management plans to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate program document releases.
• Coordinate and prepare data to support program reviews and provide templates for documents and presentations.
• Prepare data management reports and metrics for program Leads.
• Participate in and recommend continuous process improvements for Data Management/Data Transfer.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Must have at least 5 years of document control/data management or related experience.
• Experience coordinating document/media/equipment authorizations and releases.
• Experience managing sensitive documents and media.
• Documented experience maintaining spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Documented experience controlling hardcopy documents, media, and other peripherals or devices (badges, tokens, etc.).
• Knowledge of and experience with access control and accountability protocols regarding sensitive information.
• Experience managing documents in safes.
• Strong organizational skills and a critical eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage and control large numbers of internal and external documents.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Core hours are 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The assigned schedule will typically align to either an early shift, with a start time around 7:00 am, or a later shift, with the workday generally ending by 6:00 pm.

Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing security/classification data and documents.
• Experience working in or around a SAFe Agile development environment.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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