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Advanced Solutions - Mission Speed

Data Architect, Metadata Specialist

Data EngineerData EngineerContractRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1991H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

29 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishApachePostgresPythonSQL

Job Description

• Define required tags, allowed values, and tagging standards (dataset/table/column), including inheritance rules. • Map database objects to logical names and plain-language definitions aligned to mission and functional use. • Translate governance requirements into implementable tagging rules and measurable acceptance criteria. • Define policy-enabling tags that support ABAC/ICAM enforcement use cases (e.g., classification, CUI/PII, dissemination/release constraints). • Specify minimum provenance/lineage fields needed to explain source, movement, and transformations for auditability. • Set metadata quality gates for completeness and correctness; manage and document exceptions/deviations with a clear workflow. • Provide rules, templates, and patterns that enable automation (pattern-based tagging, rulesets, validation checks). • Validate export structures for catalog ingestion readiness (required fields, traceability) and support JSON/XML/CSV outputs. • Brief stakeholders, support PoC demonstrations, and capture feedback for scaling beyond the PoC dataset.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years in data architecture, data governance, or metadata management.
  • Strong schema analysis and SQL skills.
  • Software Development Lifecycle experience.
  • Open-source tools such as PostgreSQL, Open Policy Agent is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with Python and basic software development (scripting, automation, version control).
  • Experience building data dictionaries/glossaries and tagging standards.
  • Ability to translate governance requirements into practical rules and validation checks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with data catalog and metadata tools (e.g., Apache Atlas or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with DoD data governance concepts (classification markings, CUI handling, stewardship and audit expectations).
  • Experience defining lineage/provenance approaches and metadata export formats (JSON/XML/CSV).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options

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