Data Manager
US$70,000 – US$100,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Associate Data Manager (Onsite)”
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| Base salary | US$70,000 – US$100,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Data Management, Geographic Information Systems (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Contract: United States Air Force – Air Mobility Command, contingent on contract award
Work Location: Onsite – Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL (St. Louis Metro Area)
Reporting Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5pm
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and ability to get Top Secret.
Travel: Up to 10%
Geocgi is seeking an Associate Data Manager to support an Air Force geospatial program at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. This role supports the organization, maintenance, quality, security, and accessibility of geospatial and related mission data. Working alongside GIS professionals, system administrators, developers, and analysts, the Associate Data Manager will help maintain reliable data resources and support efficient data workflows across the program. The ideal candidate has a foundation in geospatial data management and database concepts, strong attention to detail, and an interest in expanding their technical expertise within an Air Force enterprise GIS environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in geospatial data management, security, and mission-focused technology. This position is an opportunity with the primary location of performance onsite at Scott Airforce Base in Belleville Illinois.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize, maintain, and manage geospatial and related datasets in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense policies.
- Support data ingestion, transformation, processing, and distribution for geospatial applications and mission requirements.
- Perform data quality control activities to maintain the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and security of geospatial information.
- Assist with metadata management, tagging, documentation, and data organization to support efficient discovery and retrieval.
- Work with GIS analysts and system administrators to improve data workflows, storage, accessibility, and performance.
- Apply applicable DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements when managing sensitive geospatial data.
- Troubleshoot data access issues, inconsistencies, and format conversion requirements.
- Support geospatial database environments, including SQL and PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar technologies.
- Collaborate with developers, GIS specialists, analysts, and system administrators to support mission requirements and improve data accessibility.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of data management standards, processes, and best practices.
As an employee of geocgi, the will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to: