Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. This customer-focused role integrates enterprise data management, data analytics, structured records management, system data accreditation support, and controlled data library services.

HOW A DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• The Data Management Specialist Principal leads the development, control, and oversight of enterprise data, structured repositories, and mission‑critical document libraries within a customer‑focused environment.
• This role integrates data library management, digitization services, structured records management, enterprise data analytics, data governance practices, and accreditation support.
• The position ensures the accuracy, discoverability, and protection of operational and technical data across complex customer systems.

Responsibilities

Data Library & Controlled Repository Services

• Establish and maintain structured program libraries for sensitive information with controlled access.
• Track, safeguard, and log controlled documents, media, and equipment.
• Manage document versioning, revision control, and structured document trees.
• Coordinate document releases ensuring adherence to Sponsor templates and submission standards.
• Support CDRL‑driven document and data submissions in alignment with Sponsor timelines.
• Develop and maintain secure repositories, SharePoint libraries, and archival structures.
• Serve as a focal point for controlled data requests, updates, and compliance questions.

Digitization Services & Records Management

• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions for digitization, records management, and data processing workflows.
• Maintain curated repositories of classified and unclassified materials, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Identify and prepare records for scanning; handle files, boxes, and containers as required by workflow.
• Remove bindings such as staples, clips, adhesives, and binder materials; operate tools needed for document preparation.
• Insert bar‑coded separators and tracking sheets to organize digitization batches.
• Conduct 100% quality‑control reviews comparing digitized images to original source materials.
• Maintain and update databases, logs, and spreadsheets tracking archived materials and workflow status.
• Capture detailed document metadata including titles, publication dates, classification levels, and document types.
• Enter metadata into electronic systems to support searchability, retrieval, and long‑term archiving.

Data Management & Operational Insights

• Analyze lifecycle, operational, compliance, and technical data to support enterprise reporting.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and visualizations for Sponsor leadership and technical teams.
• Prepare validated datasets and analysis artifacts for forecasting, modernization, and risk analysis.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and compliance indicators across distributed systems.
• Improve workflow automation, data quality checks, and reporting processes.
• Provide expertise on data governance, data management best practices, and data discoverability.
• Recommend improvements to enterprise data compliance and structured data management processes.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, data, engineering, library science, management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in data analysis, records management, data governance, or accreditation support.
• Required skills:
• Experience in data library management, digitization services, structured records management, enterprise data analytics, data governance practices, and accreditation support
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• NARA Records Management Certification
• Experience supporting controlled repositories, data libraries, and CDRL submissions
• Experience with JIRA, SharePoint, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise tools.
• US citizenship required.

About GDIT
At GDIT, your work has real‑world mission impact. Our teams solve complex challenges through innovation, disciplined data practices, and a commitment to excellence. We prioritize growth, career mobility, and employee well‑being.

Growth: AI‑enabled career tools providing personalized learning and development paths.
Support: Dedicated internal mobility specialists helping employees advance and explore new opportunities.
Rewards: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.
Community: Award‑winning culture, a military‑friendly workplace, and a collaborative environment.

Own your opportunity. Join GDIT’s data and engineering community and contribute to mission‑critical solutions that support national security. This role offers the chance to work with experts, shape structured data environments, and deliver insights that matter.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Federal Records Management Certification | National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) - National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

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