Data Steward

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Data Steward to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO and AI Cyber Security Support. 

 

Location: Fort Meade, MD. 

 

In this role, you will ensure data quality, maintain data dictionaries, and support data stewardship activities across DCDC analytic platforms.  You will maintain the quality, usage, privacy, and security of data, following company policies and regulatory compliance requirements.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve data quality
• Maintain data dictionaries and metadata
• Perform data validation and profiling
• Support SchemaOne compliance
• Coordinate with data producers and consumers
• Document data quality issues and resolutions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.  Will consider Associate with +10 years or HS +12 years of experience.
• Experience with data quality tools and methods
• Knowledge of data profiling and validation
• Able and willing to reach out to unfamiliar contacts without any prior relationship or warm introduction, typically over the phone, e.g. cold calling
• SQL and data analysis skills
• Understanding of metadata management
• Attention to detail
• Possible travel and weekend hours as mission requires
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Data Steward (CDS) or other data quality certification
• Familiarity with Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge (DSBOK)
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Information Management or a related field

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.