About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Data Standardization Specialist to support mission-focused government and intelligence programs. This on-site, full-time role is focused on developing and implementing enterprise data standards, policies, and governance to improve data quality, consistency, and usability across complex environments using modern data technologies (data lakes, cloud storage, big data analytics).

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What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement enterprise data standards, policies, and procedures to improve data consistency and interoperability.
• Apply data standardization techniques across data lakes, cloud storage, and big data platforms.
• Analyze datasets to identify quality issues and design corrective solutions.
• Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to establish and enforce data governance practices.
• Document standards, metadata definitions, and procedures; support onboarding and training for data stewards.
• Support audits, security screenings, and compliance activities related to working in controlled government environments.

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Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph; additional security screenings may be required.
• Experience with data standardization, data governance, and data quality practices.
• Hands-on familiarity with data lakes, cloud storage platforms, and big data analytics tooling.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in Martins Additions, MD and comply with client facility security procedures.

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Education & Experience (by level)

Candidates must meet one of the combinations below for the appropriate level:

• Entry Level:
  • HS/GED + 6 years relevant experience, or
  • Associate's + 4 years, or
  • Bachelor's + 2 years, or
  • Master's (experience may be substituted as appropriate)
• Journeyman:
  • HS/GED + 8 years, or
  • Associate's + 6 years, or
  • Bachelor's + 4 years, or
  • Master's + 2 years
• Senior:
  • HS/GED + 10 years, or
  • Associate's + 8 years, or
  • Bachelor's + 6 years, or
  • Master's + 4 years, or
  • PhD + 2 years
• Expert / Master:
  • HS/GED + 12 years, or
  • Associate's + 10 years, or
  • Bachelor's + 8 years, or
  • Master's + 6 years, or
  • PhD + 4 years

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Compensation (estimated)

• Estimated pay (from source): $147,725 per year — Confidential Client may provide exact compensation details during the hiring process.

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Why Join

• Work on high-impact government and intelligence programs where data standardization materially improves mission outcomes.
• Join a team focused on innovation, governance, and operational excellence in data management.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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