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About the Role
Seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Data Management Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). This role ensures the quality, integrity, and accessibility of program data, enabling effective grant management. The specialist will maintain data systems, support workflow tools, and ensure reliable data for decision-making. Ideal for professionals in data governance, data quality, and operational support for complex federal programs. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage data across federal systems, databases, and workflow tools.
- Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Support data governance processes, including documentation, standards, and controls.
- Monitor and resolve data discrepancies, inconsistencies, and reporting issues.
- Support maintenance of workflow and task tracking systems (e.g., Smartsheet-based solutions).
- Manage updates to data systems supporting grants management and program oversight.
- Assist in integrating and aligning data across multiple systems to ensure consistency.
- Maintain records and documentation to support operational processes and audits.
- Collect, aggregate, and organize data from various sources for reporting and analysis.
- Support preparation of reports, dashboards, and data outputs for stakeholders.
- Assist with identifying data trends, anomalies, and performance insights.
- Contribute to development of standardized reports and recurring data products.
- Maintain data-related documentation, including data dictionaries, processes, and SOPs.
- Support development of data assets such as tracking tools, lists, and reporting templates.
- Assist in preparing materials for meetings, briefings, and leadership requests.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of data-related deliverables.
- Work closely with Program Specialists, Data Analysts, and federal stakeholders.
- Respond to data-related inquiries and provide support for ongoing operations.
- Support coordination across teams to ensure data consistency and reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Management, Library Science, Or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in data management or related technical support roles.
- At least 3 years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience directly related to data quality assurance and validation practices, data governance concepts and standards, and record management and documentation processes.
- Experience with data quality assurance and validation.
- Knowledge of data governance principles.
- Experience with document management systems.
- Experience with metadata management.
Skills
- Excel or Smartsheet (advanced in one of these)
- Data quality tools
- SQL (basic)
- Data cleaning
- Metadata management
- Documentation
- Records management
- Data governance
- Data accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Collaboration across technical and program teams
- Organization and documentation discipline
- Clear communication and responsiveness
Location
- Onsite at OHS Regional Office
Work Type
- Onsite
- Potential telework flexibility
Experience Level
- Minimum 3+ years of experience
- At least 3 years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Management, Library Science, Or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- The listed salary range is a general estimate based on current information and may vary. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience; candidates should not expect offers at the top of the range unless exceptionally qualified.
About the Company
- Supporting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
- Opportunity to support national-level data operations and program delivery.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.