1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence and data analytics solutions for our government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost, plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

1st Edge is seeking a skilled Data Management Specialist to join our team. In this position, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining data management systems for the Missile Defense Agency. You will be instrumental in assisting the agency with identifying, collecting, archiving, controlling, and distributing missile defense System data. Work will be performed on, and include updating, the infrastructure for the Agency IT / Data ecosystem. This is an on-site position working full time in a DoD facility on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Minimum required qualifications:

• Experience working in dynamic data collection, analysis, and distribution environment

• Willingness to work on-site working full time in a DoD facility on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

• You must be a U.S. Citizen

• Active DoD security clearance required

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Advise and assist in developing and implementing a data management plan that focuses on the collection, structure/format, entry, validation, editing, and reporting of Missile Defense System data

• Conduct detailed coordination and data collection planning with test participants to meet critical distribution timelines and document details in the Integrated Data Management Plan

• Create technical documents detailing defined data management procedures

• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and weapon system program stakeholders to develop data requirements and coordinate data release approvals

• Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency

• Manage/transfer/distribute expedited data to analysts and engineers at on-site analysis locations

• Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills by identifying data related issues & suggested solutions

• Work as member of an integrated data management team that leverages personnel and materiel efficiencies across multiple efforts

• Execute/manage high volume data distribution requirements via file transfer, SIPRNet, mail, courier

• Identify and test data collection requirements IAW approved HW/SW configurations & procedures

• Provide configuration management for on-site data storage & distribution systems

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with transitioning from on-site data storage and distribution systems to cloud based solutions leveraging data lakes and data warehouse technologies

• Ability to establish relationships between data sources and develop organizational data models to maximize utilization of MDA data for decision advantage

• Experience with monitoring and tracking data deliveries using various media and transmission formats and report status

• Knowledge of missile defense system test planning, execution, and analysis process

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, please note, based on the requirements of our Government contracts, you must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.