About this Technical Data Management Specialist (5441) role at SMX
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with team members and customers to support the management of program data across MDA system
- Support the full lifecycle of data events to include collection, validation, storage, dissemination, and archival of program data
- Support data integration and interoperability efforts across programs ensuring authoritative data sources are handled properly
- Design, write, test, and maintain scripts (such as Python) to automate repetitive data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), and archiving processes
- Write SQL queries to profile data, perform deep-dive root-cause analysis on data discrepancies, and optimize data schemas
- Support mission execution through pre-test validation of data systems, coordination of data flows, and post-mission data turnaround
- Perform data analysis to identify data gaps and inconsistencies, identifying areas for improvement
- Support data readiness for business intelligence, AI/ML, and advanced analytics
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience
- Degree should be in Data Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
- A high school diploma and 7 years of experience may be substituted for a degree
- Ability to multi-task and work across different projects simultaneously
- Ability to work both independently and as a team
- Exceptional communication skills
- Must reside within 70 mile radius of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville AL
Desired Qualifications
- Utilize APIs to extract data from third-party platforms and internal microservices, converting raw formats (JSON, XML, CSV) into structured, queryable data stores
- Partner with Data Engineers and DevOps teams to integrate data management practices into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure deployments
- Proficiency in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling
#cjpost
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
