Data Operations Technical Lead

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS082, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Operations Leadership

- Serve as the Data Operations Technical Lead (Hub) supporting enterprise development and digital transformation initiatives.

- Lead delivery of data management, governance, and engineering capabilities across program components.

- Coordinate with Program Manager, Data Science Technical Lead, and Government stakeholders to align data strategy with mission priorities.

Data Engineering & Infrastructure

- Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient data pipelines and platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

- Enable ingestion, integration, and processing of large-scale structured and unstructured data.

- Ensure data availability across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and other security enclaves, including DIL (Disconnected/Intermittent/Low-bandwidth) environments.

- Implement Extract, Transform, and Load processes and automated pipelines for batch and real-time analytics.

Data Management & Governance

- Develop and implement enterprise data management frameworks aligned to program policies and Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trustworthy, Interoperable (VAULTIS) principles.

- Establish processes for data quality, lineage, metadata, and ownership across decentralized data domains.

- Treat data as a product, supporting domain ownership and data product lifecycle management.

- Enable secure data sharing solutions for interoperability across program and partner organizations.

Platform & Technology Enablement

- Operate within information environment leveraging:

- Cloud + on-prem infrastructure

- Technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Redshift

- Support integration with analytics, artificial intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), and ML operations platforms.

- Enable Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and DevSecOps practices for data systems.

Operational & Mission Support

- Translate operational requirements into data engineering solutions supporting warfighter decision-making.

- Support near real-time analytics capabilities for operational environments.

- Ensure systems are optimized for mission-critical reliability, performance, and security compliance.

Security & Compliance

- Ensure all data operations comply with DoD, and cybersecurity policies.

- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF), ATO processes, and continuous monitoring.

- Maintain a proactive security posture aligned with enterprise AI and data initiatives.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

- 8+ years of experience managing digital/data projects supporting DoD Enterprise customers

- An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

- Must be located in one of the following areas: Tampa, FL, Fayetteville, NC, San Diego...