Data Specialist

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Specialist joins the Information and Data Resources team in the Force Projection Sector at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. The role supports critical national security missions by managing the lifecycle of mission-critical information and data, from receipt, cataloging, and storage through safeguarding, processing, retrieval, and distribution. The specialist helps ensure information is accurate, reliable, accessible, and appropriately managed, and uses data management and analytical skills to support evaluation of National Security Data. The position works in a DoD classified environment and supports the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and distribution of high volumes of operational and organizational information and data resources in accordance with established security and program requirements. The specialist collaborates with colleagues to improve how critical information and data are managed, processed, analyzed, and delivered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including relevant data processing or information management experience.
Proficiency with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite.
Experience using databases to enter, search, retrieve, and analyze records.
A work and performance history reflecting motivation and strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking when managing and coordinating high-value information.
Willingness to work on-site full time.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities within the assigned area of responsibility.
Ability to travel to sponsor facilities for at least two weeks per year for work assignments.
Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility to access classified information.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working in a DoD classified environment, including handling and processing classified information and applying NISPOM requirements (32 CFR Part 117) for marking, storage, distribution, safeguarding, and disposition.
Familiarity with managing content to support DTIC processes.
Experience using scripting or programming languages such as Python, SQL, and/or .Net to automate and facilitate data analysis.
Familiarity with U.S. / U.K. Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines and Strategic Weapons Systems.

Responsibilities

Apply data management principles and technical procedures to capture and validate metadata, organize content, prepare operational reports, and improve content categorization, data analyses, and search effectiveness.
Perform quality control checks throughout the data processing lifecycle, investigating and resolving discrepancies according to established procedures and quality standards.
Acquire, validate, process, store, retrieve, and distribute sponsor and customer documentation and data using established information management systems and workflows.
Troubleshoot data processing issues, identify inconsistencies, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of information products.
Support technological and procedural improvements to data processing, storage, retrieval, and distribution capabilities, including opportunities to streamline workflows.
Contribute to technical procedures, test plans, processing checklists, and quality control documentation.
Develop working knowledge and analytical reports and products concerning information repositories, data processing tools, and operational workflows to support information management and retrieval.
Support the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and distribution of high volumes of operational and organizational information and data resources in a DoD classified environment.