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SMX is looking for a highly motivated Data Management Specialist to support our government client in Huntsville, AL.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with team members and customers to support the management of program data across MDA system
- Establish, implement, and enforce data governance practices and oversees tactical and operational data handling
- Develop and implement Integrated Data Management Plans (IDMPs) and Data Handling Plans (DHPs)
- 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
- Work closely with the government to define data requirements and collection plans for test events
- 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
- Ability to manage and govern structured and unstructured datasets across pre-production / test, operational, and enterprise-wide environments
- Validate and maintain metadata and data records to meet defined standards of quality, traceability, and mission utility
- Participate in planning meetings and technical reviews
- 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
- Proficient in employing data management, visualization, and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Excel, PowerBI, etc.
- Must reside within 70 mile radius of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville AL
Application Deadline: 3/16/2026
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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).
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