Sr. Data Management Specialist - TS​/SCI Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

Data Science and Data Engineering

Communication, Data Management, Digitizing, Records Management

None

5 + years of related experience

Yes

Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission-critical. Join our team as a Data Management Specialist and make an impact. While you help us advance the mission, we’ll help you build your skills and advance your career.

• Senior expert responsible for leading enterprise data management, controlled repositories, and mission‑critical document library operations in the customer‑focused environment.
• Provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and stewardship of sensitive data across distributed systems.
• Responsibilities include directing data library governance, digitization strategy, structured records management, data quality, and enterprise analytics.
• Supports decision‑making for customer leadership, ensures data accuracy and protection, and drives improvements across enterprise processes.
• Success requires advanced attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide complex, high‑visibility mission priorities.

• Lead design and oversight of structured program libraries supporting sensitive information.
• Establish access, lifecycle, and security standards for controlled repositories.
• Oversee version control, document structure, and compliance with Sponsor formats.
• Direct controlled document releases and CDRL submissions.
• Maintain secure repositories, SharePoint libraries, and archival systems.
• Serve as senior contact for controlled data requests, audits, updates, and issue resolution.

• Define SOPs and standards for digitization, records management, and data processing.
• Manage curation and integrity of classified and unclassified repositories.
• Oversee preparation and digitization of physical and digital records.
• Ensure barcoded tracking, workflow identifiers, and traceable digitization processes.
• Lead 100% quality‑control checks for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain tracking databases and direct metadata capture supporting discoverability and compliance.

• Analyze lifecycle, compliance, and technical datasets for enterprise reporting.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and visualizations for Sponsor leadership.
• Oversee validated datasets supporting forecasting, modernization, and risk assessments.
• Identify systemic risks, trends, non‑compliance indicators, and process gaps.
• Lead improvements to automation, data quality, validation, and reporting workflows.
• Provide senior expertise in data governance, integrity, and structured data best practices.
• Drive Sponsor‑level enhancements to data management and enterprise compliance.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, data, engineering, library science, management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience : 8+ years of experience in data management, repositories, structured records, governance, or accreditation.
• Required skills:
• Demonstrated leadership in controlled repositories or structured data environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• US citizenship required.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• CDMP or NARA Records Management Certification
• Experience with controlled repositories, data libraries, and CDRL submissions.
• Experience with JIRA, SharePoint, Service Now, or similar tools.
• Experience leading standards development and enterprise data process improvement.

At GDIT, your work supports mission impact through innovation, disciplined data practices, and a commitment to excellence. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness…