Data Management Manager (with active Security Clearance)

Title : Data Management Manager (with active Security Clearance)
Location: Pennsylvania (PA) or Washington, DC – Hybrid


Job Summary
The Data Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization''s data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle management processes. This role ensures that enterprise data assets are properly managed, secured, and compliant with federal regulations. The manager works closely with IT teams, data analysts, business stakeholders, and program leadership to establish data standards and support data-driven decision making. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise data management strategies and policies.
• Establish data governance frameworks, standards, and procedures.
• Manage data lifecycle processes including data collection, storage, usage, and archival.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across enterprise systems.
• Oversee data security and compliance with federal regulations and security standards.
• Collaborate with IT, analytics teams, and business units to support data integration and reporting.
• Manage data architecture, data models, and metadata management.
• Lead data management initiatives and coordinate with data engineers, analysts, and database administrators.
• Support data migration, system modernization, and cloud initiatives.
• Provide guidance on data governance tools and best practices.
• Prepare documentation, policies, and reports related to data management and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (USC) required.
• Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher).
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• Hands- on experience in data management, data governance, or database management.
• Hand-on experience of leadership or management
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data governance frameworks
  • Data quality management
  • Data architecture
  • Data lifecycle management
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, and data warehousing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master''s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, or Business Analytics.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with data governance tools (Collibra, Informatica, Alation, etc.).
• Experience working on federal government or defense-related programs.
• Knowledge of data security standards and compliance frameworks.

Infowave Systems is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.