Senior Metadata Management Analyst

Job Summary Our client, a leading professional services provider, is seeking a Senior Metadata Management Analyst to support the execution and continued development of its enterprise Metadata Management program. This is a 3–6 month contract-to-hire opportunity that is fully remote within the United States, with an anticipated ASAP start date pending approval. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing enterprise metadata platforms, configuring catalog workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining metadata standards, and supporting data steward onboarding.

This role focuses on operating and improving an established metadata environment rather than designing a new program from scratch. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

• Administer and support enterprise metadata management and data catalog platforms, including configuring workflows, catalog assets, user roles, and permissions
• Troubleshoot platform issues, investigate configuration problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• Maintain metadata standards, business and technical definitions, taxonomies, glossaries, classifications, and data lineage
• Generate and analyze metadata reports and quality metrics to identify gaps in completeness, accuracy, consistency, and configuration
• Support data steward onboarding by developing documentation, training materials, and user guides, and assisting users with catalog-related activities
• Collaborate with data engineering, data architecture, data quality, and identity/access management teams to resolve technical issues and support metadata integrations
• Recommend and implement improvements to metadata workflows, catalog usability, governance processes, and ongoing platform operations

• 4+ years of relevant experience in metadata management, data management, data governance, or a closely related discipline
• Hands-on experience with an enterprise metadata management or data catalog platform, such as Alation, Collibra, or a comparable tool
• Experience configuring metadata workflows, maintaining catalog assets, managing permissions, and supporting day-to-day platform operations
• Strong understanding of metadata standards, business and technical definitions, glossaries, taxonomies, and data lineage
• Working knowledge of data architecture concepts, including data warehouses, data models, and enterprise data platforms
• SQL and data profiling skills to support metadata analysis, troubleshooting, and lineage investigations
• Experience collaborating with technical and business teams to resolve issues, document processes, and drive operational activities independently

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Alation; experience with comparable enterprise metadata platforms will also be considered
• Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK and established metadata management principles
• Experience supporting data catalog implementations, enhancements, and user adoption
• Experience with metadata quality reporting, lineage analysis, and metadata automation
• Familiarity with enterprise Data Governance and data stewardship processes
• Experience developing training materials, user documentation, and onboarding business data stewards

• Independently investigates platform issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions
• Manages day-to-day operational activities and drives assigned issues through resolution
• Maintains accurate metadata, consistent configurations, and reliable documentation
• Partners effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and data…