<div class="content-intro"><p>9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></p><p>Application password: Niner</p></div><h3>Project Introduction </h3><p><span class="TextRun SCXW134254213 BCX4" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW134254213 BCX4">The Data Management Center (DMC) Application Development and Sustainment project provides enterprise software development, modernization, and data governance support for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). The program sustains and modernizes a portfolio of approximately twelve custom-built .NET web applications, Microsoft Power Platform solutions, SharePoint sites, SSRS and Power BI reports, and supporting SQL Server databases that enable OAA's health professions education, Advanced Fellowship, and trainee management mission. Work includes migration to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) using Microsoft Azure, SSRS-to-Power BI and WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization, enterprise data governance toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity, Section 508 accessibility compliance, and continuous sustainment of the active VA-wide umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate). DMC personnel support both day-to-day operations and strategic modernization initiatives in alignment with VA policies, VAEC standards, and Government-approved governance processes. All work is performed at the Contractor's facility.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW134254213 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h3>Professional Level</h3><p><span class="TextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4">The Data Governance / Data Manager aligns as an E3 position at 9th Way Insignia. The position is a Senior Engineer-level, individual-</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW245955897 BCX4">contributor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4"> role supporting the VA Office of Academic Affiliations Data Management Center (DMC). This role </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4">establishes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4"> and maintains enterprise-level data management practices across the OAA application portfolio, driving toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity (formal appraisal not </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4">). The Data Governance / Data Manager </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4">identifies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245955897 BCX4"> authoritative data sources, standardizes data definitions, resolves duplicate and conflicting data elements, fills metadata gaps, and addresses reporting inconsistencies across all OAA applications, SQL Server databases, SharePoint sites, and Power BI and SSRS reports. This is a technical data authority role, not a personnel management role.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW245955897 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and maintain enterprise-level data management practices toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify and document authoritative data sources across the OAA application and reporting portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Standardize data definitions and establish enterprise data standards and naming conventions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Resolve duplicate and conflicting data elements across applications, databases, and reports.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Fill metadata gaps and maintain data dictionaries and report-to-data-source traceability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify and remediate reporting inconsistencies across SSRS, Power BI, SharePoint, and custom applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Support Azure Data Engineering activities, including data pipeline and data warehouse design considerations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Produce and maintain the Data Management Assessment and supporting data governance artifacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Advise developers and Government stakeholders on data quality, data lineage, and governance impacts of proposed changes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Support ATO artifact maintenance as it relates to data handling, PII, and data classification.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in recurring technical working sessions with OAA leadership and the DMC team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. No equivalencies or substitutions for the degree requirement will be accepted.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Five (5) or more years of experience in data management, data governance, or data administration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices (required).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Azure Data Engineering, SQL Server, Power BI, and SharePoint.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience establishing data standards and resolving enterprise data quality issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Must have resided continuously in the United States for the past 36 months.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">U.S. Citizenship required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><h3><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 20">Preferred/Desired</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":200,"335559739":100}"> </span></h3><ul><li><span data-contrast="auto">Data governance or data management certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with CMMI data management maturity models.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting federal agencies or large enterprise environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Federal ATO/RMF experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li><li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Databricks and Synapse.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$98,135.18</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$150,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</em></p><p><strong>Clearance/Background Investigation</strong><br>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.</p><p><strong>Legal</strong><br>We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p></div>