IT Specialist (Data Management)

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program Office seeks a skilled and self-motivated Test Data Manager. The Test Data Manager plans, provisions, and governs test data sets that enable reliable functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across CMM.

Additionally, the Test Data Manager coordinates with build pods to supply data ready for UAT, aligns test data practices to environment needs, and supports quality gates by ensuring test data is available, traceable, and appropriate for the intended testing purpose. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Defining and executing CMM's test data approach across environments, including refresh cadence, provisioning workflows, definitions, evidence expectations, and dataset versioning. Coordinating with data platform and integration teams to generate, transform, and stage test datasets aligned to build pod requirements and UAT plans.

Implementing safeguards for sensitive data usage in test environments, including synthetic/anonymized data practices where required. Maintaining test data inventories and requesting intake so pod teams can access the right datasets for sprint testing and regression coverage. Resolving test data defects (missing values, referential gaps, stale extracts) and partnering with engineering colleagues to prevent recurring issues.

Providing UAT data and coordinating data readiness checkpoints as part of broader release readiness activities. Developing standards of operation for handling and archiving data. Evaluating the design, selection, and implementation of database changes to ensure data integrity and security.

Ensuring data and information security by integrating and upholding digital security systems.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.

If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.

You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

This position does not require education to qualify. However, a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university in business, information technology, engineering or a related field is highly desired.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification.

If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 07/30/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.

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Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.

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Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13016417.

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications (limit of two pages). Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.