Data Governance and Metadata Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Doral, FL
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 26, 2026

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This role $162k
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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Data Governance and Metadata Scientist

As a Data Governance and Metadata Scientist, you will join a team dedicated to transforming complex structured and unstructured data into actionable information to solve global challenges. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, lead the development of algorithms and systems, and guide teammates in navigating data-rich environments. Your daily responsibilities include implementing metadata governance frameworks in cloud-based environments, tracking data lineage, and ensuring metadata synchronization across a Data Catalog, ESRI Kubernetes, and enterprise repositories. You will utilize tools such as OpenLineage and Apache Atlas to manage metadata. The role requires expertise in enforcing DoD metadata policies and NSG tradecraft standards for geospatial datasets. Required skills include proficiency in data science, information management, or GIS, with specific experience in managing metadata for complex, high-stakes data environments.

What you'll do

  • Implement metadata governance frameworks for structured and unstructured data in cloud environments.
  • Track data lineage and ensure metadata synchronization across Data Catalogs and enterprise repositories.
  • Utilize tools like OpenLineage or Apache Atlas to manage metadata and data lineage.
  • Enforce compliance with DoD metadata policies and NSG tradecraft standards for geospatial datasets.
  • Develop algorithms and systems to transform disparate data points into actionable insights.
  • Analyze complex datasets to provide clients with objective answers for informed decision-making.
  • Translate technical data findings into a deep understanding of what the information means for the client.

What we're looking for

  • Experience implementing metadata governance frameworks for structured and unstructured data in cloud-based environments.
  • Experience tracking data lineage and ensuring metadata synchronization across Data Catalogs, ESRI Kubernetes, and enterprise repositories.
  • Experience using OpenLineage, Apache Atlas, or other tools for metadata and data lineage management.
  • Experience enforcing compliance with DoD metadata policies and NSG tradecraft standards for geospatial datasets.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, or GIS is required.
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or geospatial data integration may substitute for a degree.
  • Preferred certifications include CDMP, DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or ESRI Geospatial Data Management Certification.
  • Experience working in DoW or IC environments is preferred.

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