Master Data Manager - Ardent Technologies

Job Title: Master Data Manager

Location: Defense Health Agency (DHA), Vision Center of Excellence (VCE), Silver Spring, MD

Clearance: Active Secret

Job Description: The Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking an experienced Master Data Manager to provide acquisition program management and technical support for the Defense & Veterans Eye Injury Vision Registry (DVEIVR) and other VCE data-driven programs. This role involves overseeing and orchestrating day-to-day management of data projects, ensuring data usability and sharing, and developing a comprehensive master data management program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide acquisition program management support for the DVEIVR program and other VCE data initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the execution and activities of VCE data programs.
• Interface with program customers at all levels of the Military Health System (MHS).
• Manage projects involving teams of consultants, functional experts, and analysts, including stakeholder meetings, privacy information assessments, and acquisition documentation.
• Organize and coordinate data usability and sharing activities, including the facilitation of DVEIVR reports, dashboards, and business rules.
• Provide administrative support for VCE's data management work group, facilitate data requests, and manage an integrated master schedule for all DVEIVR activities.
• Review, develop, and maintain analysis of DVEIVR user categories, data requests, and utilization outcomes.
• Update and maintain business rules for DVEIVR and other VCE initiatives.
• Develop processes for reviewing, monitoring, and reporting the DVEIVR orphan file process.
• Support data requests and ensure compliance with data sharing and system verification requirements.

Master Data Management (MDM) Program Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a master data management program to support DVEIVR and future VCE systems.
• Establish and implement policies and standards for data oversight and administration.
• Create a data management strategy and roadmap aligned with DVEIVR data architecture.
• Develop data management processes to support the DoD and VA vision community and VCE's data analytics needs.
• Draft and staff policies and standards identified in the data management strategy.

Data Modeling and Ontology Services Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and validate ontologies and data models in support of VCE initiatives.
• Work with common healthcare terminologies such as ICD, CPT, LOINC, SNOMED, and UMLS.
• Identify and leverage tools for ontology development and maintenance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and reporting teams to build the semantics framework for the data warehouse.
• Present new ontology tools for approval and incorporation

About Us: Ardent is a small business providing a full range of IT support services, Cyber Security services, staff augmentation, financial management, and administrative support. Headquartered in Dayton, OH near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our staff are dedicated to combining keen strategy, innovative technologies, and superior service to find the right solution for your unique business needs.

About You: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in acquisition program management and technical support for large data-driven programs.
• Expertise in managing data usability and sharing activities.
• Strong understanding of data management, data modeling, and ontology services.
• Experience with healthcare terminologies and data standards.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in data management or project management.
• Experience working in a government or military environment, particularly within the healthcare sector.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.