RoleThe Data Manager in this role will be at the core of support for AFSOC data initiatives. The Data Manager will work closely with stakeholders and colleagues to gather requirements and identify solutions for a variety of data related projects. The work in this role has a direct impact on the AFSOC mission as it improves the command's ability to make data driven decisions.
ResponsibilitiesA Data Manager develops and governs data-oriented systems designed to meet the needs of an organization or team in a specific function or domain. The role of a a Principal Data Analyst at AFSOC is focused on implementing enterprise and domain specific data management policies and maintaining the quality of the data within their scope of responsibility.
The Data Manager will perform the following duties:
• Recommend and nominate data initiatives and data requirements that can support the mission objectives
• Identify and define analytics efforts to support mission objectives
• Determine (search and identify) data sources providing data that satisfy the data needs and requirements of missions and initiatives
• Nominate data and sources for Data Steward approval
• Ensure data and sources are integrated into the data architecture, and represented in appropriate Enterprise Architecture documentation
• Define/propose acquisition policies and processes
• Acquire data via APIs
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and log data acquisitions
• Ensure collection policies, processes, and standards are met
• Implement transformation or curation processes
• Curate/process acquired data, including creation of curation metadata records
• Implement user authorizations, access controls, and update permissions
• Select the tools, technology, and platforms for data storage
• Direct and manage data interoperability and integration
• Update, maintain, and refresh data, as needed (e.g., DBA)
• Assess, cleanse, and curate data
• Respond to consumer feedback, particularly on data quality and data access issues
• Direct and record the different uses (e.g., data analytics initiatives, applications) and users of the data
• Select the tools and technology required to apply/use the data
• Monitor and log data provided to consumers
• Solicit, receive, and respond to data consumer feedback
• Develop, manage, operate, and maintain API/services with appropriate security /access controls (e.g., ICAM)
• Provide data to consumer in standard format (e.g., NIEM) as feasible and appropriate
• Ensure exchanged data is secure
• Evaluate the conditions for data archival and disposal and archive or dispose of data if conditions are met
Requirements- A minimum of 1 year of hands-on data experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or Business Administration
- Experience providing services similar in required tasks, scope, and complexity.
- Demonstrated experience working with large data sets and managing requirements.
- A Secret Clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications- A Certified Data Management Professional certification.
- Experience establishing structure-particularly around workflow organization, communication processes, and role clarity.
- Technical Program/Project Manager or Product Manager experience
- A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred.
