FOIA Data Migration & Compliance Lead - Government

Relativity; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking a FOIA Data Migration & Compliance Lead to drive end-to-end migrations for government agencies into RelativityOne. The role blends hands-on data work with technical leadership, defining tooling requirements and collaborating with engineering to meet agency needs.

Working within FedRAMP, FIPS 140-3, and NIST frameworks, you will ensure secure data handling, create migration playbooks, and support customer success across the migration lifecycle. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with government or regulated-industry customers in a technical/consulting role.
• Experience in data migration, data integration, or data engineering, including migrations of structured/semi-structured data.
• SQL and data querying/transformation; experience with data formats and scripting (Python, PowerShell, JSON, XML, CSV).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical/non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience as a product owner or technical lead, capturing requirements and driving iterative delivery.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust designation; federal clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end FOIA data migrations for new government customers, ensuring accurate, secure data transfer into RelativityOne.
• Develop and execute migration plans including mapping, validation, transformation logic, and cutover strategies.
• Serve as technical contact across migration lifecycle; troubleshoot data issues with engineering.
• Be the SME and backlog driver for the Data Migration Utility, articulating enhancements and tradeoffs.
• Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and specs; test and validate new features; document capabilities.
• Create migration playbooks, runbooks, and best practices; ensure compliance with FOIA and security standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

PowerShell

JSON

XML

CSV

Communication

Product ownership

Technical leadership

Data migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

Tools

REST APIs

Azure

Job description

Overview

Posting Type: Remote/Hybrid

Job Overview

The FOIA Data Migration & Compliance Lead is a technically skilled, government-domain-experienced professional who serves as both a hands-on practitioner and technical lead for Relativity's FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Data Migration initiative. This role enables Relativity's government customers to onboard, migrate, and manage their FOIA data within RelativityOne. This position balances defining, documenting, and prioritizing Data Migration tooling requirements in collaboration with engineering while engaging directly with FOIA agency customers to execute and support migration projects. Because this role handles government data under Relativity's FedRAMP authorization, familiarity with FedRAMP significant-change processes, FIPS 140-3, and NIST frameworks is expected. Due to customer requirements, the successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen and obtain a Public Trust clearance, which may involve additional background screening. If you cannot obtain the Public Trust clearance, you may not work on the RelativityOne Government product.

Job Description and Requirements

Data Migration Execution

• Lead end-to-end data migration projects for new FOIA customers and government agencies, ensuring data is migrated into RelativityOne accurately, securely, and efficiently.
• Develop and execute migration plans, including data mapping, validation, transformation logic, and cutover strategies tailored to agency requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for FOIA agency customers across the migration lifecycle, from pre-migration planning through post-migration validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve migration issues, data anomalies, and integration challenges in collaboration with engineering.

Technical Implementation Leadership

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert and product backlog driver for the Data Migration Utility. Maintain a near-term view of utility enhancement needs, balance delivery with scalability, and communicate tradeoffs to engineering and product leadership.
• Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications; test and validate new utility features, providing structured feedback and driving iteration.
• Document tool capabilities, configurations, and migration best practices.

Government & FOIA Customer Enablement

• Apply deep knowledge of FOIA regulations and agency data management workflows to deliver tailored migration guidance.
• Partner with the broader TAM and Customer Success teams to onboard new FOIA agency customers and establish repeatable migration playbooks and success criteria.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on government data handling, including data sensitivity classifications, retention policies, and agency-specific compliance considerations.
• Represent the voice of government agency customers internally, translating operational realities into actionable product feedback.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Create and maintain technical documentation, migration runbooks, and knowledge base content to support scalable migration delivery.
• Identify and report product defects, tool gaps, and process inefficiencies discovered during engagements. Continuously refine migration methodologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer experience.

FedRAMP & Government Data Security Context

• All FOIA data handled in this role is DT1 (Data Type 1), the highest sensitivity tier under Relativity's FedRAMP authorization. Direct access to DT1 data requires Public Trust clearance.
• Work within pre-approved toolsets and Azure-native capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information management, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with government agencies or regulated-industry customers in a technical or consulting capacity.
• Experience in data migration, data integration, or data engineering, including designing and executing migrations of structured and/or semi-structured data sets.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data querying/transformation; hands-on experience with data formats, transformation tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JSON, XML, CSV).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience as a product owner or technical lead, capturing requirements, documenting specifications, and driving iterative delivery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust designation as a condition of employment. Candidates with an active federal clearance are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal, state, or local government agencies, FOIA administration, records management, data governance, or public records compliance.
• Knowledge of the FOIA process, including exemptions, workflows, timelines, and high-volume request management.
• Familiarity with government data security frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, CJIS).
• Experience handling government-designated sensitive data categories (CUI, PII, LES) per handling requirements.
• Experience with government procurement, contracting, or Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Experience building or supporting data migration solutions on extensible SaaS or cloud platforms with REST APIs and cloud storage.
• Familiarity with FOIA platforms (e.g., FOIAXpress, GovQA, Paladin) and how agency FOIA systems structure data.
• Familiarity with Relativity or RelativityOne, or relevant certifications (RCA, Specialist, Expert).

Compensation

Relativity is committed to competitive compensation. This position is eligible for total compensation including base salary, annual bonus, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range is $134,000 to $202,000, with final offer based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity.