Data Inventory Manager Roles

Data Inventory Managers are pivotal in orchestrating the expansive data terrains of government agencies and their associated contractors. Tasked with designing and refining systems, they ensure data is accessible, interpretable, and effectively utilized for critical functions. This role melds technical prowess with strategic insight, necessitating an in-depth grasp of data intricacies and how this data supports broader government initiatives.

Individuals in this role typically hail from IT, data science, or related disciplines. They must be skilled in data management systems, knowledgeable in metadata standards, and experienced with platforms like Collibra or Informatica for data inventory and cataloging. Strong organizational and collaborative abilities are key, as is the capacity to work across organizations to align data practices with the overarching mission.

A career as a Data Inventory Manager offers substantial professional development, honing data management skills and providing insight into government data operations. This expertise is highly transferable, paving the way for career progression within the government sector or leadership roles in data-focused industries in the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Data Systems: Develop and maintain the structure for data inventory, ensuring scalability and adaptability to various data types and sources.
• Establish Data Standards: Define clear, comprehensive standards for data inclusion in the inventory, including criteria for classification and prioritization.
• Manage Data Collection: Conduct regular data collection surveys, updating the data inventory to reflect the ever-evolving data landscape within the agency.
• Select Management Platforms: Choose and oversee the implementation of backend and frontend systems for data inventory and cataloging, ensuring they meet user needs and security standards.
• Develop Data Catalog: Create an interactive Data Catalog atop the data inventory, facilitating easy discovery and effective usage of data assets.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with data governance, compliance teams, and other data professionals to align data inventory practices with organizational policies and goals.
• Provide Training and Support: Offer training and support to users, enhancing their ability to leverage the data inventory and catalog for informed decision-making.

Our Process

We invite you to express your interest by applying for one or more of the roles depending on your interest, background, qualifications, and skills. After a short online bias-reducing fit assessment and a short phone screen, our recruiters will contact you for a video interview and a detailed role-specific skills assessment. Depending on the role and seniority level, this could be followed by a technical interview. Upon successfully making it through, our recruitment team will present your profile to hiring managers at our client organizations operating in the government data space. Working with ODJ increases your chances of having your profile presented to several clients for multiple positions. As hiring managers express interest, ODJ recruiters will assist in preparing you for interviews to ensure you put your best foot forward.