Data Steward Peraton $112,000 - $179,000 United States, Maryland, Fort Meade Sep 16, 2026 Data Steward

Job Locations US-MD-Fort Meade Requisition

ID 2026-170261

Position Category Information Technology Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Data Steward to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO and AI Cyber Security Support.

Location:

Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will ensure data quality, maintain data dictionaries, and support data stewardship activities across DCDC analytic platforms. You will maintain the quality, usage, privacy, and security of data, following company policies and regulatory compliance requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Monitor and improve data quality

Maintain data dictionaries and metadata

Perform data validation and profiling

Support SchemaOne compliance

Coordinate with data producers and consumers

Document data quality issues and resolutions

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider Associate with +10 years or HS +12 years of experience.

Experience with data quality tools and methods

Knowledge of data profiling and validation

Able and willing to reach out to unfamiliar contacts without any prior relationship or warm introduction, typically over the phone, e.g. cold calling

SQL and data analysis skills

Understanding of metadata management

Attention to detail

Possible travel and weekend hours as mission requires

U.S Citizenship required

DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Data Steward (CDS) or other data quality certification
• Familiarity with Data Stewardship Body of Knowledge (DSBOK)
• 8 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Management or a related field Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.