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Integration Innovation, Inc. · 14 hours ago

Data Manager

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Integration Innovation, Inc. is a company specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services. They are seeking a Data Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of test and mission data, ensuring timely and standardized delivery while managing data integrity and compliance. The role involves coordinating data flow, conducting quality checks, and supporting audits and reviews to facilitate critical analysis and decision-making.

IndustrialSoftwareSoftware Engineering

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary interface with test data producers to ensure timely, standardized delivery of data products defined in Integrated Data Management Plans (IDMPs) and Data Handling Plans (DHPs)

Track, validate, and report data delivery status from receipt through dissemination and archival, ensuring metadata completeness and policy compliance

Verify data format and metadata compliance from providers; collaborate with Mission Data Owners to address non-standard inputs

Conduct QA checks to validate data integrity, reconcile orphan files, and verify cataloging accuracy

Maintain accountability of physical and digital media, ensuring check-in/out procedures are followed and inventory status is accurate

Generate and maintain trackers, reports, and dashboards on data readiness, ingestion metrics, and distribution milestones; communicate status to leadership and analysis teams

Identify workflow inefficiencies (e.g., duplicative data entry) and propose automation or process optimization opportunities

Work closely with Data Analysts, Librarians, and Advanced Research Center (ARC) personnel to ensure consistent data flow and support Joint Analysis Team (JAT) requirements

Provide surge and after-hours support for critical test events as required

Support audits, retention reviews, and process assessments; perform other data management tasks as assigned

Qualification

Data management principlesTechnical project managementSQLPythonPower BIData governance policiesCommunication skillsCollaborative mindsetDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, or a related field. Additional experience may substitute for degree

5-10 years of experience in data management or test data operations; experience with MDA or DoD programs strongly preferred

Familiarity with technical project management, mission test environments, metadata standards, and secure data handling

Experience in multi-domain data environments (classified/unclassified)

Active DoD Secret clearance required; must maintain eligibility throughout employment

Must reside within 50 miles of Redstone Arsenal or be willing to relocate

U.S. Citizenship is required

Travel Up to 25%

Strong understanding of data management principles, including ingestion, parsing, cataloging, and metadata validation

Proficiency in SQL and experience with scripting languages such as Python or R for data preparation and analysis

Working knowledge of metadata standards, data dictionaries, and validation procedures

Experience developing dashboards and visual reports in Power BI or Tableau

Ability to analyze data quality and performance metrics to identify process bottlenecks or anomalies

Strong communication skills; capable of translating technical data findings for non-technical audiences and leadership

Understanding of data governance policies, retention schedules, and secure handling of classified information

Collaborative and analytical mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment

Preferred

Strong preference for candidates with prior experience supporting the MDA or missile test data environments, including familiarity with data flow, system integration, or analysis processes unique to test missions