Purview SME (Senior)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Microsoft Purview Records Management SME to design, implement, and optimize RM solutions across Microsoft 365 environments within federal workflows.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, deep Purview/365/Azure AD expertise, knowledge of NARA rules, RBAC, and eDiscovery, with collaboration across IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years of related experience.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, and Azure AD.
• Knowledge of federal records management regs (NARA, 44 U.S.C., 36 CFR).
• Experience with RBAC, policy development, and audits.
• Familiarity with e-discovery, litigation holds, and information protection.
• Excellent communication for training and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage complex projects across IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Records Management Solution Design: configure Purview RM for SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, Teams.
• Compliance & Governance: ensure RM aligns with laws and policies; support audits.
• Lifecycle Management: manage records creation, retention, disposition, and monitoring.
• Role-Based Access & Security: assign Purview roles and ensure segregation of duties.
• Policy Development: draft and maintain RM policies and SOPs.
• Training & Awareness: develop and deliver RM training for staff and leadership.
• E-Discovery & Litigation Hold: support e-discovery and audit logs with legal teams.
• Data Loss Prevention & Information Protection: configure DLP and sensitivity labels.
• Continuous Improvement: lead pilots, evaluate features, report metrics.

Skills

Compliance

Information Technology (IT) Systems

Records Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Job description

Req ID: RQ229912

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

Compliance,Information Technology (IT) Systems,Records Management

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as Microsoft Purview SME (Records Management) at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Microsoft Purview SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customer. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing electronic records management solutions using Microsoft Purview within the enterprise. This role ensures compliance with federal records management laws, supports lifecycle management of records, and drives adoption of best practices for retention, disposition, and information protection across Microsoft 365 environments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's Degree or experience in lieu of degree, and 10+ years of relevant experience

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, and Azure AD, with hands-on experience configuring records management, compliance, and security solutions.

• Strong knowledge of federal records management regulations (NARA, 44 U.S.C., 36 CFR), retention schedules, and electronic records practices.

• Experience with role-based access controls, policy development, and audit processes.

• Familiarity with e-discovery, litigation hold, and information protection modules.

• Excellent communication skills for training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Ability to manage complex projects, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Compliance, or related fields.

• Prior experience supporting records management in a federal or regulated environment.

• Project management experience and familiarity with SharePoint, Exchange Online, and OneDrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Records Management Solution Design: Architect and configure Microsoft Purview Records Management solutions, including retention labels, file plans, and adaptive scopes for SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure records management processes comply with federal laws (e.g., NARA, 44 U.S.C.), AmeriCorps policies, and organizational directives. Support audits and reporting requirements.

• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the creation, maintenance, preservation, and disposition of records. Implement retention schedules and monitor compliance with disposition standards.

• Role-Based Access & Security: Assign and manage Purview roles (Records Manager, Disposition Reviewer, Compliance Administrator, Information Protection Analyst, etc.) to ensure secure access and proper segregation of duties.

• Policy Development: Draft and maintain electronic records management policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines. Update documentation as systems and regulations evolve.

• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver records management training for staff, including onboarding, annual compliance, and specialized guidance for senior leaders and records coordinators.

• E-Discovery & Litigation Hold: Support e-discovery case management, litigation hold labeling, and audit logs for sensitive data. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams as needed.

• Data Loss Prevention & Information Protection: Configure and monitor DLP policies, sensitivity labels, and security alerts to protect records and sensitive information across multi-cloud platforms.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead pilot tests, evaluate new features, and recommend enhancements to records management solutions. Analyze metrics and feedback to drive operational excellence.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $197,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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