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Data/AI · Work role code 424

Data Steward

Develops and maintains plans, policies, and processes for data management, data governance, security, quality, accessibility, use, and disposal.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 400Analyze and define data requirements and specifications.Core
  • 400AImplement data management standards, requirements, and specifications.Core
  • 466AConsult with customers and key stakeholders to evaluate functional requirements for AI and data applications.Additional
  • 702Manage the compilation, cataloging, caching, distribution, and retrieval of data.Core
  • 5080Assess the validity of source data and subsequent findings.Core
  • 5380AReview feedback on customer satisfaction and internal service performance to foster continual improvement.Core
  • 5850Assist integrated project teams to identify, curate, and manage data.Core
  • 5854Collaborate with appropriate personnel to address Personal Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and other data privacy and data reusability concerns for AI solutions.Core
  • 5855Collaborate with data owners to establish data quality rules and definitions.Core
  • 5864Create data catalogs and dictionaries.Core
  • 5865Create metrics that characterize the usability, timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data for multiple users to reference and use.Core
  • 5888Identify and document customer requirements when on-boarding new data assets.Core
  • 5896Maintain current knowledge of advancements in DoD AI Ethical Principles and Responsible AI.Additional
  • 5897Manage compliance with data classification and handling requirements.Core
  • 5911Recommend data collection, integration, and retention requirements.Core

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 28Knowledge of data administration and data standardization policies and standards.Core
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 296Knowledge of how information needs and collection requirements are translated, tracked, and prioritized across the extended enterprise.Additional
  • 942Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.Additional
  • 1034AKnowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.Core
  • 1034CKnowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards.Core
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7018Knowledge of data protection standards and frameworks to prevent unauthorized access to data, and safeguard against unauthorized disclosure of data.Core
  • 7019Knowledge of data security roles and responsibilities.Core
  • 7020Knowledge of DoD AI Ethical Principles (e.g., responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable).Additional
  • 7029Knowledge of how to collect, store, and monitor data.Core
  • 7035Knowledge of key decision-support needs and questions to drive prioritization of data efforts.Additional
  • 7036Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government.Core
  • 7040Knowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and other data privacy and data reusability considerations for AI solutions.Core
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 186Skill in developing data dictionaries.Core
  • 6650Skill in developing machine understandable semantic ontologies.Additional
  • 6915ASkill 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).Core
  • 7071Skill in labeling data to make it more discoverable and understandable.Core

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 918Ability to prepare and deliver education and awareness briefings to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware of and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.Core
  • 6060Ability to collect, verify, and validate test data.Core

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    From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), linked from published ids only, never from titles

    Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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