Global Data Manager Senior (26-001)

Trace3 • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $105,000 - $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Global Data Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management, governance, quality, and integration of mission-critical data supporting the C2BMC system across globally distributed operational, test, and training environments. This role ensures data integrity, interoperability, security compliance, and availability to enable real-time command and control, battle management, and communications for missile defense operations.
The position works closely with systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, operations, and government stakeholders to ensure data standards and architectures support mission effectiveness and system resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field relevant to the program area and 5+ or Masters and 3+ years’ experience in similar role
• Extensive knowledge of Data Management. Skill Set: Data Management, Confluence, SharePoint. Familiarity with DoD security regulations.
• Experience supporting global or distributed systems
• Prior leadership of cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams
• Mission-focused decision-making
• Systems thinking and data-driven problem solving
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate in high-tempo, operationally critical environments
• High attention to detail with a strategic mindset
• Top Secret Clearance
• DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the definition and establishment of the Configuration and Data Management infrastructure to satisfy the five pillars of CM b.) Prepare metrics and various status reports c.) Coordinate and Perform CDRL deliveries d.) Administer program engineering board meetings e.) Maintain baseline of program documentation.
• Establish and enforce enterprise data governance policies across global nodes and regions
• Define data standards, naming conventions, metadata, lineage, and stewardship models
• Ensure alignment with DoD data strategy, MDA policies, and joint/coalition interoperability requirements
• Lead data management planning for program milestones, upgrades, and fielding activities
• Oversee management of real-time, near-real-time, and historical mission data supporting sensor fusion, tracking, engagement planning, and decision support
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of data across elements and interfaces
• Support operational readiness through validated data sets for exercises, testing, and live operations
• Coordinate data synchronization across global nodes, labs, and simulation environments
• Collaborate with systems engineering to ensure data models support:
• Sensor systems
• Weapon systems
• External C2 and coalition interfaces
• Manage data exchange standards (e.g., message formats, schemas, interfaces)
• Support integration with joint, allied, and partner systems while maintaining security controls
• Ensure compliance with:
• RMF
• DoD cybersecurity and data handling requirements
• Classification, labeling, and access controls
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement data protection, auditability, and monitoring
• Identify and mitigate data-related risks impacting mission assurance
• Lead and mentor data analysts, data stewards, and supporting technical staff (if applicable)
• Support proposal development, audits, and program reviews related to data management

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees