Data Management Specialist

Koniag Professional Services LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support KPS and our government customer in Washington DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and will provide comprehensive data management services supporting federal grant administration programs. The specialist willbe responsible forensuring data integrity across multiple systemsmaintainingworkflow tracking solutions and supporting federal personnel withaccurate reliable data management. This is an ONSITE position required to be performed at Washington D.C. office locations with telework available upon support in project management and analysis within an organizationDevelopproject planstracking project progress analyzing project data preparing project reports andidentifyingpotentialprojectrisks and opportunitiesAssistin project budgeting resource allocation and stakeholder communicationConductcomprehensive data quality oversight and implementvalidation procedures to ensureaccurate reliable data across all systemsReviewexisting data systems toidentifyinaccurate data and improperly maintained records developing corrective action plansDevelop and implement processes for ongoing data quality monitoring and continuous improvementApply data governance principles and best practices toestablishorganizational data standardsEstablish andmaintaindata quality standards metrics and key performance indicatorsPerform regular data audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and federal requirementsSupport ad hoc data projects assigned by managementParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives for operational systems and processesDeliver training and guidance to end users on data management tools and best practicesComplete annual mandatory federal training requirementsMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive informationPosition Requirements:Education:Bachelors degree ininformationmanagementlibraryscience orarelated field from an accredited university or collegeRequired Experience:Minimum of3years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experiencedirectly relatedto data management tasksExperience with data quality assurance and validation methodologiesKnowledge of data governance principles and practical applicationsExperience with document management systemsMetadata management experienceProven ability tomaintainclose attention to detail and accuracy in all work productsExceptional professional communication skills both written and oral with ability to interact effectively with federal personnelAdvancedproficiencyin either Microsoft Excel including complex formulas pivot tables and data analysis functions or Smartsheet for project management and workflow trackingProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Outlook)Proficiencywith data quality tools and validation techniquesStrong skills in data cleaning documentation and records managementStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities toidentifyand resolve data quality issuesAbility tomaintainconfidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriatelyStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesTravel Requirements:Contractor personnelare required totravel within and outside the Region during the performance of this contract to conduct site visits attend meetings conferences and trainingAdditional Requirements:U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United StatesAbility to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust security clearanceAbility to pass required background investigations for access to federal facilities and systemsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentAbility tomaintainconfidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriatelyWillingness to complete mandatory training requirementsSecurity Requirement:Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust security clearanceDesired Skills and Competencies:Experience working in a federal government environment particularly with federal grant programsKnowledge of federal records management Experience with federal data systems and integration platformsFamiliarity with Head Start HHS or other federal social services grant programsExperience with data visualization and/or other tools (including Tableau Power BI Python R GIS/Mapping (Geographic Information System) SQL (Structured Query Language) Smartsheet Microsoft Outlook Word Windows Excel PowerPoint Access Microsoft Teams and Cloud platforms (AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure))Basic SQL knowledgeAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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