Data Manager (Op AI)

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you're an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you'll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you're passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology!

About the role: As a 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%

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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