National Security Data & Information Specialist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Information and Data Resources Specialist to manage lifecycle of mission-critical data—from receipt and cataloging to storage, safeguarding and distribution—within a DoD classified setting in Laurel, MD.

You will apply metadata capture, data analysis, and quality controls to ensure accurate, accessible information, while supporting process improvements and reporting needs for sponsor and customer data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with data processing/information management experience.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using databases to enter, search, retrieve and analyze records.
• Strong communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks on-site.
• Willing to work on-site full time and travel as needed.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Capture and validate metadata to improve search and categorization.
• Perform data processing lifecycle quality checks and resolve discrepancies.
• Acquire, store, retrieve, and distribute sponsor data via information systems.
• Develop procedures, checklists, and reports to support data handling.
• Support improvements to data processing, storage, and distribution workflows.

Skills

Data management

Information management

Quality control

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Python

SQL

.NET

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Information and Data Resources Specialist to manage lifecycle of mission-critical data—from receipt and cataloging to storage, safeguarding and distribution—within a DoD classified setting in Laurel, MD.

You will apply metadata capture, data analysis, and quality controls to ensure accurate, accessible information, while supporting process improvements and reporting needs for sponsor and customer data.