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Database Manager

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Pay not listedSimilar roles state $127K–$190K
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This position operates primarily in a secure JSSC work environment at the Pentagon, with strict physical and information-system access controls. Work requires use of computers, technical documentation, data management tools, and standard office equipment. All equipment, information, and materials must be handled in accordance with Government and One 23 Group security, accountability, and access procedures. This is a full-time position of at least 40 hours per week. The employee works within the approved JSSC day-shift schedule and may be required to support after-hours maintenance, incident response, exercises, or continuity-of-operations activities based on mission requirements. Limited travel, generally less than 10%, may be required, including travel to alternate sites for exercises or real-world events.
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Citizens only** MUST possess an Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain SCI access **

What you’ll work on

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  • Support data utilization, data mining, and data warehousing activities.

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Support data administration strategic planning, maintain enterprise data models, establish and maintain enterprise data asset policies and procedures, and develop and publish data requirements specifications in coordination with users and technical teams. Support data utilization, data mining, and data warehousing activities. Establish and maintain an accurate data asset inventory, including a data dictionary and mappings to logical models, physical models, and data translations. Prepare and deliver data asset reports, including data change impact analyses, within 10 business days of assignment completion, using Government-approved formats and established reporting procedures.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Strong knowledge of data quality management, data standardization, data integration, data mining, and data warehousing principles.
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Experience maintaining data dictionaries, enterprise data models, and mappings among logical, physical, and translation models.
  • Proficiency with data management, reporting, and analysis tools appropriate to the supported JSSC systems.
  • Ability to independently investigate complex data issues, perform impact analysis, document findings, and recommend practical improvements.
  • Ability to translate user needs into data requirements and coordinate effectively with customers, technical teams, and Government representatives.

Preferred experience

  • Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise data management in a complex, mission-critical IT environment; DoD or Federal experience preferred.
Qualification wording
Strong knowledge of data quality management, data standardization, data integration, data mining, and data warehousing principles.
Communication Proficiency
Experience maintaining data dictionaries, enterprise data models, and mappings among logical, physical, and translation models.
Proficiency with data management, reporting, and analysis tools appropriate to the supported JSSC systems.
Ability to independently investigate complex data issues, perform impact analysis, document findings, and recommend practical improvements.
Ability to translate user needs into data requirements and coordinate effectively with customers, technical teams, and Government representatives.
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise data management in a complex, mission-critical IT environment; DoD or Federal experience preferred.

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Description

**  MUST possess an Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain SCI access **


The Position

In this role, you will provide advanced data management and application data support for Joint Staff Support Center (JSSC) enterprise services at the Pentagon. Ensure JSSC and customer data assets are secure, available, reliable, discoverable, interoperable, and fit for mission use through data standardization, data quality management, enterprise data modeling, data asset inventory maintenance, and timely reporting. Coordinate with customers, application support, development, and cybersecurity personnel to translate data requirements into sustainable technical solutions.  

Requirements

 Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing expert data management support to protect the confidentiality, availability, reliability, and integrity of JSSC and customer datasets in accordance with applicable security and operational requirements.
  • Identify, document, and standardize enterprise data assets; analyze and reconcile differences in data structures and values; and perform data translation and integration to maintain data quality and interoperability.
  • Support data administration strategic planning, maintain enterprise data models, establish and maintain enterprise data asset policies and procedures, and develop and publish data requirements specifications in coordination with users and technical teams.
  • Support data utilization, data mining, and data warehousing activities. Establish and maintain an accurate data asset inventory, including a data dictionary and mappings to logical models, physical models, and data translations.
  • Prepare and deliver data asset reports, including data change impact analyses, within 10 business days of assignment completion, using Government-approved formats and established reporting procedures.
  • Maintain required operational logs and technical documentation for assigned data management activities; coordinate updates to applicable schedules, configuration records, and supporting documentation as required by JSSC procedures.
  • Coordinate with Government customers, application development and support teams, database administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and external organizations to resolve complex data management issues and communicate technical findings and recommended solutions.
  • Independently analyze complex data management issues, determine root causes, evaluate technical alternatives, and recommend improvements to data quality, access, reliability, interoperability, and operational processes. Provide technical guidance within the assigned SME area without assuming personnel supervisory authority.
  • Support the cybersecurity and information assurance posture of assigned data assets and related application interfaces, including adherence to authorized access controls, data protection requirements, and approved change-management procedures.
  • Comply with all applicable safety, facility security, information security, worksite access, training, certification, and documentation requirements; perform other mission-related duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to support the mission. 


Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise data management in a complex, mission-critical IT environment; DoD or Federal experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of data quality management, data standardization, data integration, data mining, and data warehousing principles.
  • Experience maintaining data dictionaries, enterprise data models, and mappings among logical, physical, and translation models.
  • Proficiency with data management, reporting, and analysis tools appropriate to the supported JSSC systems.
  • Ability to independently investigate complex data issues, perform impact analysis, document findings, and recommend practical improvements.
  • Ability to translate user needs into data requirements and coordinate effectively with customers, technical teams, and Government representatives.
  • Ability to provide advanced technical guidance and communicate complex findings clearly in written reports and discussions.

  

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current DoD IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or applicable DoD 8140 qualification for the assigned cyber work role, as required for the duties performed.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain SCI access.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT experience, including substantial experience with enterprise data management or closely related technical functions, consistent with the designated SME Intermediate role.

  

Competencies

  • Enterprise Data Management and Data Modeling
  • Technical and Network Expertise
  • Ethical Conduct 
  • Coordination and Collaborative Approach 
  • Data Quality, Security, and Compliance
  • Analytical Skills and Solutions Oriented 
  • Communication Proficiency 
  • Task Management and Prioritization

  

Additional Information:

  • On-site at the Pentagon
  • This position operates primarily in a secure JSSC work environment at the Pentagon, with strict physical and information-system access controls. Work requires use of computers, technical documentation, data management tools, and standard office equipment. All equipment, information, and materials must be handled in accordance with Government and One 23 Group security, accountability, and access procedures.
  • This is a full-time position of at least 40 hours per week. The employee works within the approved JSSC day-shift schedule and may be required to support after-hours maintenance, incident response, exercises, or continuity-of-operations activities based on mission requirements.
  • Limited travel, generally less than 10%, may be required, including travel to alternate sites for exercises or real-world events.
  • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The employee may provide technical guidance and coordinate assigned technical efforts.
  • This is primarily a sedentary technical role with prolonged computer use, data analysis, and documentation review. Some mobility may be required to access secure work areas. The employee must be able to interpret complex technical information, maintain attention to detail, manage competing priorities, and make sound technical decisions under mission-driven time constraints.

 

About

At The Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS), our mission is to advance national security and accelerate mission outcomes. We support the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian agencies by bringing Data Analytics, Cyber Operations, and Digital Modernization together to solve complex operational challenges.


Our capabilities help customers turn data into actionable intelligence, protect critical systems, and modernize the environments their missions depend on. With a global footprint and deep experience in government operations, we connect technical expertise with mission understanding to deliver solutions that perform where they matter most.


Our people are the foundation of that work. One Team, One Direction reflects how we operate: aligned around our customers’ missions, accountable for results, and guided by integrity. We invest in our people, apply emerging technologies with purpose, and continuously improve how we deliver so our customers can move forward with confidence.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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Additional Information: - On-site at the Pentagon - This position operates primarily in a secure JSSC work environment at the Pentagon, with strict physical and information-system access controls. Work requires use of computers, technical documentation, data management tools, and standard office equipment. All equipment, information, and materials must be handled in accordance with Government and One 23 Group security, accountability, and access procedures.
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- Current DoD IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or applicable DoD 8140 qualification for the assigned cyber work role, as required for the duties performed. - Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain SCI access. - Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT experience, including substantial experience with enterprise data management or closely related technical functions, consistent with the designated SME Intermediate role.

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