Senior Data Manager

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercises creativity in applying non-traditional approaches to large-scale analysis of unstructured data in support of high-value use cases visualized through multi-dimensional interfaces.
• Handle processing and index requests against high-volume collections of data and high-velocity data streams; discovers insights in the world of big data.
• Requires strong technical and computational skills — engineering, physics, mathematics — and the ability to design, develop, and deploy sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured and semi-structured data analysis techniques in high-performance computing environments.
• Utilizes advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data, delivering recommendations for business and analytic decisions.
• Has experience with software development, either an open-source enterprise stack (Java/Linux/Ruby/Python) or a Windows stack (.NET, C#, C++).
• Experience with data transport and transformation APIs and technologies such as JSON, XML, XSLT, JDBC, SOAP, and REST.
• Experience with cloud-based data analysis tools including Hadoop, Mahout, Accumulo, Hive, Impala, Pig, and similar.
• Experience with visual analytic tools like Microsoft Pivot, Palantir, or Visual Analytics.
• Experience with open-source textual processing such as Lucene, Sphinx, Nutch, or Solr.
• Experience with entity extraction and conceptual search technologies such as LSI, LDA, etc.
• Experience with machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polyclearance
• BS, 12‑15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10‑12 years; PhD, 10+ years

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• DAMA Data Management certification (equivalent credential)
• ITIL® 4 Foundation
• Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP)
• TOGAF Foundation or Certified Architect
• Collibra Data Governance Certification (if toolset applicable)
• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model) training
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft SQL Server / Azure Database certifications
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Preferred)
• COBIT 2019 Foundation or Design & Implementation
• PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Manager to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Senior Data Manager is involved in the analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, complex event processing (CEP), and the application of analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud‑based high-performance infrastructures.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD or Denver, CO
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Non‑standard shift
• Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $153,000.00 - $185,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Job Locations: US-MD | US-CO-Denver

ID: 2026-8949

Category: Database Administrator/Engineer/Analyst

Type: Regular Full-Time