Data Manager

Data Manager, you will be a core member of the team responsible for designing, building, and managing the infrastructure that underpins the Naval Operational Architecture (NOA). You will work collaboratively with industry product developers, data scientists, and other key stakeholders to ensure the MAVEN Smart System integrated solution is compliant, resilient, and scalable to meet current and future needs of the Navy. This role requires a blend of data engineering skills, hands-on expertise, and experience supporting the operationalization of AI and digital ecosystem capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure data curation processes maintain accuracy and integrity through a defined quality assurance process.
• Coordinate and integrate multiple data feeds into the MAVEN Smart System and supporting digital ecosystem.
• Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to ensure data solutions are accessible, reliable, and mission-ready.
• Contribute to the documentation of data architecture, data pipelines, data catalog, and ETL capabilities.
• Support data integration efforts in C4I or IWS environments, where applicable.
• Provide APM support, including understanding spend plans, tracking burn rates, and supporting ROM development.
• Support operational alignment by understanding and navigating Navy OPCON / ADCON chains of command.
• Contribute to mission-thread alignment, including support to fires / kill chain workflows as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5-8 years of data science and/or data engineering experience
• 5 or more years' experience with Python
• Experience with MAVEN Smart Systems OR Palantir products
• Programming language experience (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) for data processing and automation
• Technical experience supporting the operationalization of AI and/or Digital Ecosystem capabilities
• Experience in data integration (C4I or IWS experience preferred)
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services
• APM support experience (understanding spend plans, tracking burn rates, requesting ROMs, etc.)
• Proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• An advanced degree is a plus

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

• US citizenship required
• No dual citizenship with another country
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI clearance preferred

Location:

• On site
• San Diego, CA
• NAVWAR
• Old Town; NIWC PAC

Travel:

• 25%