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Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Data Management Specialist to support KPS and our government customer in Denver, CO. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.   

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Data Management Specialist will provide comprehensive data management services supporting federal grant administration programs. The specialist will be responsible for ensuring data integrity across multiple systems, maintaining workflow tracking solutions, and supporting federal personnel with accurate, reliable data management. This is an ONSITE position required to be performed at Denver office locations with telework available upon approval. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide advanced support in project management and analysis within an organization 
• Develop project plans, tracking project progress, analyzing project data, preparing project reports, and identifying potential project risks and opportunities 

• Assist in project budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication 

• Conduct comprehensive data quality oversight and implement validation procedures to ensure accurate, reliable data across all systems 

• Review existing data systems to identify inaccurate data and improperly maintained records, developing corrective action plans 

• Develop and implement processes for ongoing data quality monitoring and continuous improvement 

• Apply data governance principles and best practices to establish organizational data standards 

• Establish and maintain data quality standards, metrics, and key performance indicators 

• Perform regular data audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and federal requirements 

• Support ad hoc data projects assigned by management 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for operational systems and processes 

• Deliver training and guidance to end users on data management tools and best practices 

• Complete annual mandatory federal training requirements 

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information 

Position Requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, library science, or a related field from an accredited university or college 

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience directly related to data management tasks 
• Experience with data quality assurance and validation methodologies 

• Knowledge of data governance principles and practical applications 

• Experience with document management systems 

• Metadata management experience 

• Proven ability to maintain close attention to detail and accuracy in all work products 
• Exceptional professional communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to interact effectively with federal personnel 
• Advanced proficiency in either Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions, or Smartsheet for project management and workflow tracking 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Proficiency with data quality tools and validation techniques 
• Strong skills in data cleaning, documentation, and records management 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve data quality issues 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

Travel Requirements: 

• Contractor personnel are required to travel within and outside the Region during the performance of this contract to conduct site visits, attend meetings, conferences, and training 

Additional Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance 

• Ability to pass required background investigations for access to federal facilities and systems 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately 

• Willingness to complete mandatory training requirements 

Security Requirement: 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance 

Desired Skills and Competencies: 

• Experience working in a federal government environment, particularly with federal grant programs 

• Knowledge of federal records management

• Experience with federal data systems and integration platforms 

• Familiarity with Head Start, HHS, or other federal social services grant programs 

• Experience with data visualization and/or other tools (including Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, GIS/Mapping (Geographic Information System), SQL (Structured Query Language), Smartsheet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Teams, and Cloud platforms (AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure)) 

• Basic SQL knowledge 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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