Data Strategist & Analytics Specialist

<p>SMX is seeking an experienced Data Strategist & Analytics Specialist to serve as the primary data authority for our organization's Theater/Tactical Mission Network (TMN) operations. This individual will be responsible for the full data lifecycle — from sourcing and validation through workflow design and strategic planning — ensuring that data assets are accurate, actionable, and efficiently utilized across all supported units and subcontractor deliverables.</p> <p><strong>This position requires an active DoD Secret clearance with Top Secret SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>Data Source Validation</p> <ul> <li>Evaluate, vet, and validate data sources for accuracy, reliability, completeness, and relevance to mission requirements.</li> <li>Conduct structured assessments of data providers to determine operational and analytical value, and provide go/no-go recommendations to leadership.</li> <li>Maintain a registry of approved, conditional, and rejected data sources with supporting rationale.</li> </ul> <p>Data Visualization Review (DVR) Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Review and quality-assure Data Visualization Review (DVR) products created by subcontractors in response to supported unit Requests for Information (RFIs).</li> <li>Assess DVR deliverables against defined standards for accuracy, design fidelity, analytical integrity, and alignment with the originating RFI.</li> <li>Provide written feedback, approval, or rejection of subcontractor products, and coordinate revisions as needed.</li> </ul> <p>TMN Data Strategy Development</p> <ul> <li>Develop, document, and maintain a comprehensive TMN Data Strategy that aligns data collection, mana