Data Steward

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

2d • $112,000 - $179,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Data Steward to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO and AI Cyber Security Support. In this role, you will ensure data quality, maintain data dictionaries, and support data stewardship activities across DCDC analytic platforms. You will maintain the quality, usage, privacy, and security of data, following company policies and regulatory compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider Associate with +10 years or HS +12 years of experience.
• Experience with data quality tools and methods
• Knowledge of data profiling and validation
• Able and willing to reach out to unfamiliar contacts without any prior relationship or warm introduction, typically over the phone, e.g. cold calling
• SQL and data analysis skills
• Understanding of metadata management
• Attention to detail
• Possible travel and weekend hours as mission requires
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

• Certified Data Steward (CDS) or other data quality certification
• Familiarity with Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge (DSBOK)
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Information Management or a related field

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve data quality
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata
• Perform data validation and profiling
• Support SchemaOne compliance
• Coordinate with data producers and consumers
• Document data quality issues and resolutions

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level