CADRG Data Steward (Hiring Event)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency•Arnold, MO

About The Position

Data Stewards implement data governance frameworks and apply data management principles to review, approve, and manage data for varied geospatial and organizational requirements. They support efficient data production and storage by aligning organizational processes with governance requirements and implementing automated workflow technologies. This position supports the daily production efforts of the NGA CADRG/ECRG team, creating RPF and EPF data formats for use as base maps in NSG/ASG systems. The Data Steward works with the Team Lead/Product Manager to identify production priorities and complete assignments; coordinates with partners, database administrators, International Affairs, the Defense Logistics Agency, mission partners, and working groups; briefs production efforts; and provides production guidance to the contractor team. Troubleshooting, help desk support, and associated reporting and documentation are also required. The position is within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. Employees are assigned to pay bands, with base salary determined by qualifications. Annual performance evaluations inform the performance-pay process, which may result in a base-pay increase and/or bonus. Employment at NGA requires meeting fitness-for-employment standards and is subject to a trial period. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access, including a Counterintelligence Polygraph. Drug testing and periodic examinations may apply. Employees with SCI access under NGA cognizance must submit an annual Security Financial Disclosure Report (SF-714).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Must undergo a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination; drug testing and periodic examinations may also apply.
Must submit an annual Security Financial Disclosure Report (SF-714) if an employee with SCI access under NGA cognizance.
Demonstrated experience developing data-set processes for data discovery, modeling, mining, and/or production.
Demonstrated experience analyzing data, identifying inconsistencies, and/or cleaning data to a recognized standard.
Demonstrated experience documenting, testing, and/or maintaining data within databases for quality assurance.
Demonstrated experience with CADRG and ECRG data, including RPF and EPF formats, specifications, and standards.
Demonstrated experience with CADRG/ECRG creation software such as Common Mapping Production System or Automated Raster Modernization.
Demonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS or another robust geospatial data manipulation software suite.
Meet one of the education/experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in a listed field; qualifying coursework combined with relevant experience totaling four years; or at least four years of database management or related experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.
For the education pathway requiring 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, at least 15 hours must be in mathematics and/or statistics.
Must be able to distinguish principal colors and their shades/hues.
Must have near visual acuity of 20/60 or better, with or without corrective lenses.
Must meet NGA fitness-for-employment standards and complete a trial period.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating data findings, analyses, or terms to a non-technical audience.
Experience with Photoshop or other image-editing software.
Experience with one or more computing languages and/or tools such as Python.
Familiarity with Agile development practices.
Experience supporting integration of super intelligence (SI) tools into operational workflows or systems.

Responsibilities

Support daily CADRG/ECRG team production by creating RPF and EPF data formats for use as base maps in NSG/ASG systems.
Work with the Team Lead/Product Manager to identify production priorities and complete production assignments.
Attend and coordinate meetings with partners, database administrators, International Affairs, the Defense Logistics Agency, mission partners, and working groups.
Brief the CADRG/ECRG team's production efforts as necessary.
Provide production guidance to the contractor team.
Perform troubleshooting and help desk activities.
Report and document troubleshooting and help desk efforts.
Develop data-set processes for data discovery, modeling, mining, and/or production.
Analyze data, identify inconsistencies, and/or clean data to a recognized standard.
Document, test, and/or maintain database data for quality assurance.