The Knowledge Manager is responsible for governing, organizing, and disseminating enterprise knowledge so that stakeholders can securely find, understand, share, and use reliable information across systems and organizations.

Position level and location: Mid-level, one base full-time equivalent; on-site in Reston, Virginia. The role normally supports a 40-hour work week, with schedules subject to mission requirements.

Role summary

The Knowledge Manager establishes the information-management structure that enables data and knowledge to be consistently cataloged, maintained, discovered, and shared. The role manages enterprise knowledge repositories and content-management systems; sets data-governance practices; maintains metadata, taxonomies, and data dictionaries; and promotes cross-domain interoperability while ensuring alignment with Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD data-sharing policies.

Key responsibilities

- Establish, document, and enforce data-governance policies and procedures for enterprise knowledge and information assets.

- Manage enterprise knowledge repositories and content-management systems to maintain usable, current, and accessible organizational information.

- Develop and sustain data dictionaries, metadata standards, naming conventions, and taxonomies that improve information discovery and interoperability.

- Facilitate cross-domain system integration and interoperability among  systems and participating organizations.

- Coordinate enterprise data-governance working groups and forums; capture decisions, standards, and actions that affect knowledge sharing.

- Monitor data-quality metrics, identify weaknesses in repository content or metadata, and implement improvement initiatives.

- Ensure knowledge-management and dissemination practices comply with applicable IC and DoD data-sharing policies.

- Facilitate information-sharing agreements and protocols between organizations, coordinating with stakeholders to resolve access, ownership, and dissemination issues.

- Coordinate with Technical Editors on document version control and configuration management.

- Partner with the Foreign Disclosure Officer to incorporate disclosure requirements into information-sharing processes and governance frameworks.

  - Experience managing knowledge repositories, content-management systems, records, or enterprise information-sharing environments.

- Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, taxonomies, data dictionaries, and information-lifecycle practices.

- Ability to establish practical governance processes, monitor data quality, and translate policy requirements into operational procedures.

- Experience facilitating working groups and coordinating stakeholders across organizational boundaries.

- Knowledge of IC and DoD data-sharing, information-protection, and interoperability requirements.

- Ability to support cross-domain integration and information sharing while maintaining appropriate access and dissemination controls.

- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear governance artifacts, standards, and stakeholder communications.

- Strong  attention to detail, judgment, and organizational skills for managing authoritative information and resolving data-quality issues. 

Preferred qualifications

- Experience supporting intelligence, defense, or other secure government information environments.

- Familiarity with enterprise collaboration and content platforms, such as SharePoint or Confluence, and metadata-driven search and discovery practices.

- Experience developing information-sharing agreements, data standards, and governance charters.

- Knowledge of CI/HUMINT information requirements, data-management processes, or cross-domain information exchange.

Additional Details

Travel: May include CONUS/OCONUS travel in support of training and partner engagements

Work Environment: On-site in a secure facility; instruction and coordination conducted in classified environments

Security Note

All applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Who We Are

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

Why Work at DarkStar?

At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Benefits Overview

DarkStar Intelligence offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities