Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$180,000 - $200,000
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Database
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)
Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer with Data Policy and Governance experience to support enterprise data stewardship initiatives across the IC community. This role blends systems engineering, data governance, and policy implementation to ensure responsible, compliant, and effective use of data.
This position requires a critical thinker who can translate policy into action, improve governance effectiveness, and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance compliance and data management practices
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
This position requires a critical thinker who can translate policy into action, improve governance effectiveness, and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance compliance and data management practices
Responsibilities
- Translate governance policies into operational processes and technical solutions, providing clear guidance to Data Stewards and stakeholders
- Collaborate with Data Stewards, Steward Representatives, and the broader IC community to analyze and optimize data attributes, metadata, and repository certifications
- Support Certified Data Repository (CDR) processes and promote strong attribute-level governance practices
- Develop predictive models and statistical analyses to monitor compliance, data quality, and stewardship outcomes
- Apply AI and machine learning techniques to automate governance workflows (e.g., anomaly detection, classification, policy adherence monitoring)
- Create and maintain governance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to track performance and compliance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure certified data assets meet standards for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and policy alignment
- Recommend and implement process improvements and technical solutions that enhance governance efficiency and effectiveness
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related discipline
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) / Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) delivery systems
- Experience with Authentication, Authorization, and Attribute Architectures
- Familiarity with data governance principles, compliance frameworks, and metadata management
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to balance technical solutions and policy/compliance requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to policy and Sponsor stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with governance and metadata platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation)
- Awareness of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policy and experience contributing to security policy updates
- Hands-on experience with automation solutions
- Experience applying AI/ML in governance, compliance, or data quality environments
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
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