3+ years of people management experience with strong communication and problem-solving skills
4+ years in quantitative analysis and data visualization, including ETL procedures
2+ years working with large geospatial data files and formats
Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
Familiarity with cloud architectures and data pipeline management
Responsibilities
Oversee data management and compliance for NGA Maven's satellite data operations
Conduct regular quality control checks on data to ensure adherence to standards
Identify and address non-compliant datasets regarding metadata accuracy
Assess and report on data compliance status through documentation and presentations
Optimize data pipeline efficiency across various sensor modalities
Lead and mentor GEOSPI contractor data operations team members
Maintain and update data dictionaries and documentation for data operations
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact Department of Defense projects
Engagement with cutting-edge geospatial technologies
Potential for career advancement in a specialized field
Collaborative work environment with a focus on technical excellence
Support for professional development and certifications
Full Job Description
+++ This opportunity is for an upcoming award expected in November 2026****
BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Maven Exploitation Specialist/ Data Manager to support Department of Defense IC missions at Springfield, VA.
The Maven Exploitation Specialist/ Data Manager will provide technical and managerial leadership to maintain overhead satellite imagery preprocessing operations. The Data Manager shall provide technical recommendations and monitor and support the implementation for the data operations pipeline to include integration among the data acquisition, data preprocessing, and data management platform. The Data Manager serves as the Government's main communication interface to the GEOSPI team to relay tasks and requirements and ensure successful work execution.
Primary Location: Springfield, VA
Secondary Locations: St. Louis, Missouri
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI, must be willing to take a CI Poly in the future
What You'll Get to Do:
Job Duties:
Oversee and manage the data, databases, and pipelines related to NGA Maven's overhead satellite data acquisition, curation, and preprocessing, ensuring that they are compliant with specified requirements and priorities
Conduct regular Quality Control (QC), managing, and monitoring of data to ensure it aligns to existing data standards and specifications
Identify non-compliant datasets in relation to adherence to data schemas and standards, to include metadata completeness, accuracy, and consistency
Assess and report NGA Maven's data holdings compliance status through written documentation and oral presentations
Apply engineering best practices to optimize data pipeline efficiency and performance across all sensor modalities (e.g., EO, FMV, HMI, SAR)
Lead and manage other GEOSPI contractor data operations members by providing technical expertise and project management guidance for data creation and management initiatives
Ensure data dictionaries, Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD), and software comments and documentation are regularly maintained and updated
Manage the data operations pipeline to include imagery acquisition and ingest, imagery preprocessing and transformations, and bi-directional data movement between platforms to enable successful data transfer, storage, and manipulation according to requirements
Education/Experience:
3+ years of people management experience ( e.g., team lead, project lead) and excellent communication and keen problem-solving skills. Extensive technical project management experience, independently initiating and driving projects to completion, and experience solving strategic problems
4+ years of experience doing quantitative analysis, developing visualizations, and processing complex data to create data-driven insights. This should include experience with data manipulation, extract, transform, load (ETL) procedures, and a working knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL). Demonstrated experience managing databases and data pipelines. Experience working with cloud architectures.
2+ years of experience working with large, complex geospatial data files and formats.
Desired Skills
Experience using Agile/SAFe methodologies
Experience with NGA enterprise technology systems, such as NGA CORE and MLOps
GEOINT Professional Certification - Fundamentals (F)
Experience working with AI/ML technologies applied to geospatial data
Pay Range: $175,000-$195,000 The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.
About BTS Software Solutions
BTS Software Solutions is a software development company that provides custom software solutions to businesses. The company was founded in 1998 by Dr. M. H. Dehghani. BTS Software Solutions' services include software development, web development, mobile app development, and IT consulting. The company has worked with clients in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and government.