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IT Specialist (Data Manager)

Railroad Retirement Board
Birmingham, AL Other
POSTED ON 5/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
This position is located in the Railroad Retirement Board's Bureau of Information Services. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing data governance, database administration, data quality and security, AI governance and implementation, and database infrastructure.

This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for GS-14 level:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is:

  • Experience with Federal data mandates, to include, but not limited to the Evidence Act and OMB Memorandum M-25-05.
  • Experience supporting AI governance, evaluating AI technologies, and ensuring compliance with OMB Memoranda M-25-21 and M-25-22.
  • Experience performing database administration for large relational databases and cloud databases including data migration.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities:

As an IT Specialist (Data Manager), you will:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain data management policies, standards, and security procedures to comply with Federal mandates.
  • Advise and support leadership in developing and executing the agency's AI strategy, policies, and compliance posture.
  • Design and maintain large relational databases and data warehouses, optimizing performance and functionality.
  • Ensure data quality, accuracy, and security throughout the data lifecycle. Protect data from unauthorized access while ensuring accuracy and reliability for authorized users.
  • Analyze agency data and generate reports that provide actionable insights to support leadership decision-making.

Salary : $107,446

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