Data Officer

Data Officer Work Role ID: 903 (NIST: N/A) Workforce Element: Data/AI

Holds responsibility for developing, promoting, and overseeing implementation of data as an asset and the establishment and enforcement of data-related strategies, policies, standards, processes, and governance.


Items denoted by a * are CORE KSATs for every Work Role, while other CORE KSATs vary by Work Role.

Core KSATs

KSAT ID Description KSAT
22

* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

Knowledge
79

Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI]).

Knowledge
108

* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

Knowledge
120

Knowledge of sources, characteristics, and uses of the organization’s data assets.

Knowledge
296

Knowledge of how information needs and collection requirements are translated, tracked, and prioritized across the extended enterprise.

Knowledge
524

Develop and maintain strategic plans.

Task
529

Develop data standards, policies, and procedures.

Task
1157

* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.

Knowledge
1158

* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

Knowledge
1159

* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Knowledge
2416

Facilitate interactions between internal and external partner decision makers to synchronize and integrate courses of action in support of objectives.

Task
3591

Knowledge of organization objectives, leadership priorities, and decision-making risks.

Knowledge
5841

Advise higher level leadership on critical data management issues.

Task
5842

Analyze existing and planned data investments to ensure they address key business problems, are compatible with the organization’s mission, and align with the target data architecture.

Task
5867

Create policies for effective data management (e.g., data sharing agreements and security policies).

Task
5869

Demonstrate to executive stakeholders how data and analytics initiatives address agency challenges.

Task
5874

Develop a data management strategy that helps to prioritize investments and resource allocations (e.g., data analytics, data infrastructure).

Task
5875

Develop an organizational change management plan to support a data management strategy.

Task
5886

Facilitate cross-sharing of best practices for data usage.

Task
5894

Lead the development and documentation of solutions for assigned data analytical objectives and projects.

Task
5895

Lead the improvement of data system design processes that affect the success and continuation of key programs.

Task
5896

Maintain current knowledge of advancements in DoD AI Ethical Principles and Responsible AI.

Task
5898

Manage risk to the data program.

Task
5903

Oversee the management of data classification and handling requirements.

Task
5913

Remove barriers to data acquisition, collection, and curation efforts required for AI solutions.

Task
5917

Set strategic priorities by leveraging data insights.

Task
6040

Ability to assess and forecast manpower requirements to meet organizational objectives.

Ability
6900

* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

Knowledge
6915A

Skill in communicating with all levels of the organization, including senior/mid-level executives, and operational-level personnel (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening skills, appropriate use of style and language for the audience).

Skill
6935

* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Knowledge
6938

* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.

Knowledge
7001

Ability to inspire and lead a culture of innovation.

Ability
7014

Knowledge of data acquisition, collection, and curation best practices required for AI solutions.

Knowledge
7015

Knowledge of data architecture and data services implementation.

Knowledge
7016

Knowledge of data model development (e.g., conceptual, logical, and physical).

Knowledge
7019

Knowledge of data security roles and responsibilities.

Knowledge
7020

Knowledge of DoD AI Ethical Principles (e.g., responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable).

Knowledge
7029

Knowledge of how to collect, store, and monitor data.

Knowledge
7036

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government.

Knowledge
7063

Skill in developing enterprise-level/Agency-level policies.

Skill
7074

Skill in performing strategic-level analysis to develop Enterprise Data Management (EDM) strategies.

Skill
7083

Ability to understand technology, management, and leadership issues related to organization processes and problem solving.

Ability
7110

Ability to understand technology, management, and leadership issues related to organization processes and problem solving.

Ability

Additional KSATs

KSAT ID Description KSAT
559C

Oversee the evaluation of contracts to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements.

Task
942

Knowledge of the organization’s core business/mission processes.

Knowledge
1018

Ensure all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.

Task
2558

Maintain relationships with internal and external partners involved in cyber planning or related areas.

Task
3146

Knowledge of both internal and external customers and partner organizations, including information needs, objectives, structure, capabilities, etc.

Knowledge
3356

Knowledge of organization policies and planning concepts for partnering with internal and/or external organizations.

Knowledge
6250

Knowledge of Workforce Framework, work roles, and associated tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge
6290

Knowledge of how to leverage government research and development centers, think tanks, academic research, and industry systems.

Knowledge