Data Governance Program Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
SMX is a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling mission success. They are seeking an experienced Data Strategist & Analytics Specialist to serve as the primary data authority for Theater/Tactical Mission Network (TMN) operations, responsible for the full data lifecycle, ensuring data assets are accurate and efficiently utilized across supported units and subcontractor deliverables.
Responsibilities:
• Evaluate, vet, and validate data sources for accuracy, reliability, completeness, and relevance to mission requirements.
• Conduct structured assessments of data providers to determine operational and analytical value, and provide go/no-go recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain a registry of approved, conditional, and rejected data sources with supporting rationale.
• Review and quality-assure Data Visualization Review (DVR) products created by subcontractors in response to supported unit Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assess DVR deliverables against defined standards for accuracy, design fidelity, analytical integrity, and alignment with the originating RFI.
• Provide written feedback, approval, or rejection of subcontractor products, and coordinate revisions as needed.
• Develop, document, and maintain a comprehensive TMN Data Strategy that aligns data collection, management, and dissemination practices with organizational and mission objectives.
• Identify capability gaps in current data infrastructure and recommend improvements.
• Establish data governance frameworks including ownership, stewardship, quality standards, and lifecycle policies.
• Analyze current data usage patterns and identify redundancies, inefficiencies, and underutilized assets across the organization.
• Implement best practices to maximize the value extracted from existing data resources while reducing waste and duplication.
• Collaborate with supported units and internal stakeholders to align data consumption with operational priorities.
• Design, document, and optimize end-to-end data workflows, including ingestion, processing, storage, access, and dissemination pipelines.
• Standardize workflow procedures to ensure repeatability, traceability, and quality control across all data operations.
• Work with technical teams to automate or streamline manual data processes where feasible.
• Conduct structured evaluations of current and prospective data providers to assess the value, reliability, and mission relevance of their offerings.
• Develop and apply a repeatable provider assessment methodology, including criteria such as data freshness, coverage, accuracy, licensing, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Produce provider validation reports and present findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data management, or a related discipline, preferably in a defense, intelligence, or government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and evaluating data products or visualizations for technical accuracy and analytical quality.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and lifecycle management principles.
• Experience developing or contributing to organizational data strategies or roadmaps.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with structured data environments, relational databases, and common data formats (JSON, XML, CSV, shapefiles, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred:
• Experience working within or in direct support of military or DoD organizational structures, particularly in a TMN, C2, or ISR context.
• Familiarity with RFI/DVR processes and subcontractor product review workflows.
• Knowledge of geospatial data sources and GEOINT products.
• Experience with data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Databricks, etc.)
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), CompTIA Data+, or equivalent.
• DoD Top Secret and TS-SCI preferred
Company:
SMX is a provider of information technology (IT), services, and advanced engineering with a focus on Cloud Solutions. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Hollywood, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.