Remote: Microsoft Purview SME for Records & Compliance

Gdit; United States; Remote; USD 164,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Microsoft Purview SME (Records Management) to design, implement, and optimize electronic records management across Microsoft 365 environments to support federal missions and cyber operations.

You will collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure compliance with NARA, 44 U.S.C., and 36 CFR, manage lifecycle records, and drive adoption of retention and information protection practices through Purview, SharePoint, and related tools.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

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 to ensure secure access and proper segregation of duties.
• Policy Development: Draft and maintain electronic records management policies, procedures, and SOPs. Update documentation as systems and regulations evolve.
• Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver records management training for staff, including onboarding, annual compliance, and guidance for leaders and records coordinators.
• E-Discovery & Litigation Hold: Support e-discovery case management, litigation hold labeling, and audit logs. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams.
• Data Loss Prevention & Information Protection: Configure and monitor DLP policies, sensitivity labels, and security alerts across multi-cloud platforms.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead pilot tests, evaluate new features, and drive improvements based on metrics and feedback.

Skills

Compliance

IT Systems

Records Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

GDIT is seeking a Microsoft Purview SME (Records Management) to design, implement, and optimize electronic records management across Microsoft 365 environments to support federal missions and cyber operations.

You will collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to ensure compliance with NARA, 44 U.S.C., and 36 CFR, manage lifecycle records, and drive adoption of retention and information protection practices through Purview, SharePoint, and related tools.