Data Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Databricks Platform, Data Management, Data Quality, Delivery Management, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Manager to guide and oversee critical data initiatives, specifically focused on data migration and synchronization efforts for a major federal health client.

This role requires demonstrated hands-on technical experience within the last 3 years and the ability to lead a team of data technologists towards successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have expertise with Databricks, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to bridge technical and business needs seamlessly.

This role requires 3-days a week onsite in Gaithersburg, MD. However, candidates who live outside of a 50-miles radius from Gaithersburg, MD and meet all the qualifications will be considered for a remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead and manage a team of data technologists, including data architects, engineers, and analysts, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical strategy.
  • Foster collaboration and support technical skill development within the team.
• Delivery Oversight:
  • Manage and oversee the successful delivery of data migration and synchronization activities as part of an enterprise-wide modernization initiative.
  • Oversee project timelines, deliverables, risks, and resource planning across technical teams and vendors.
  • Track and report status updates, issues, and risks to senior leadership and client sponsors.
• Technical Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with the team on data pipeline development, integration points, and architecture.
  • Ensure best practices for data modeling, data quality, lineage, and metadata management are aligned with the overall data strategy.
  • Support the implementation of Databricks and its ecosystem for batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Hands-On Technical Contribution:
  • Actively engage in technical analyses and troubleshooting efforts.
  • Use SQL and Databricks to query, transform, and analyze data as part of quality validation processes or solution design.
  • Provide input into architectural decisions that align technical solutions with business needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and client stakeholders regarding data initiatives.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, such as executives or client representatives.
• Emerging Technology Awareness:
  • Stay informed on trends in AI/ML and data automation, identifying opportunities to incorporate innovative solutions into project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 8+ years of experience managing delivery efforts, including at least 3 years leading teams in data-specific projects.
• Proven hands-on technical experience within the last 3 years, ideally in data engineering or data analytics roles.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing and working with Databricks for data pipelines and advanced analytics capabilities required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of data migration, synchronization processes, and integration techniques in enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Experience working with Agile, hybrid, or traditional delivery methodologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust with residence in the US 3 out of the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with federal health agencies (e.g., FDA, NIH, CMS).
• Knowledge of data governance, ETL tools, cloud-based platforms, and master data management (MDM) concepts.
• Awareness of AI/ML concepts in data engineering and advanced analytics.
• PMP, CSM, or related certifications.
• Confident interfacing with clients, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to structure efforts and prioritize tasks effectively, especially in ambiguous settings.

Why Join GDIT:

• Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401K match and health packages.
• Career growth through paid certifications and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture.
• The chance to lead high-impact initiatives transforming public health through data-driven decision-making.

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The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

50-75%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Gaithersburg

Additional Work Locations:

Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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