Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Steward to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services to U.S. Space Force (USSF) Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) out of Colorado Springs. The candidate will lead secure and effective data operations in multi-level classified environments, including Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), while maintaining strict compliance with applicable policies. This role requires a self-starter with strong communication skills and proven problem-solving abilities to support mission-critical data transfer and management solutions.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Understanding and developing OTTI core business and mission processes related to data transfer
• Identifying, documenting, and analyzing data transfer requirements to support OTTI priorities
• Collaborating with OTTI and other data owners to establish data quality rules and definitions
• Applying the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to assess and mitigate data security risks for proposed data transfer solutions
• Developing and implementing secure automated data transfer processes, including utilizing batch, real-time, and cloud capabilities
• Ensuring compliance with data classification and handling requirements
• Leading integrated project teams to curate, transfer, and manage multi-level classified data
• Creating and maintaining an accurate records system for all data transfers and authorizations
• Recommending data collection, integration, and retention requirements
• Performing secure data transfers between systems/security domains using approved methods, tools, and protocols, including manual transfers as necessary
• Troubleshooting data-related issues impacting operations, and escalating as needed
• Providing data security policy training and guidance to OTTI users
• Establishing metrics to track usability, timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data transfers
• Facilitating the onboarding of new data sources and ensuring security policies are correctly implemented
• Inspecting data for anomalies, scanning for malware, security threats, and policy violations and addressing any issues found
• Researching and adopting advancements in technologies to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for secure data transfer solutions
• Knowing laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government
• Developing and implementing data governance, management, standardization, and specification policies
• Acting as and following established DoD courier protocols
• Reviewing feedback on customer satisfaction and internal service performance to foster continual improvement

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of technical experience in data stewardship or data management
• Working with cloud, containerization, and multi-classification data handling
• Hands on SAP experience in the past 8 years
• Familiarity with applying DoDI 8510.01 and RMF to data systems

The pay range for this position in is $125,000/year to $165,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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