Data Catalog Implementation Specialist

Credence•McLean, VA

23h•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Credence has an immediate need for Data Catalog Implementation Specialist who will lead the design, implementation, and integration of an enterprise-grade Data Catalog solution as a core component of the organization's data governance strategy. This role ensures that data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed through robust metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance controls. The specialist will also develop and execute a comprehensive Implementation Project Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational data governance goals, stakeholder requirements, and federal compliance standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data architecture.
Proven experience implementing enterprise data catalog solutions (e.g., Palantir’s Ontology, DLAs MetaVault, Collibra, Alation, Informatica EDC, Cloudera Data Catalog, or similar).
Familiarity with DoD or federal data management environments and compliance practices is strongly preferred.
Expertise in data cataloging tool Palantir’s Ontology or DLAs MetaVault metadata modeling, and lineage tracing.
Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and standards.
Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and integration methods (ETL/ELT).
Experience with APIs and scripting (Python, REST APIs).
Working understanding of GovCloud, DevSecOps, and SDLC processes.
Familiarity with data standards such as EDI, X12, and MILS.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities for technical and executive audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working collaboratively within IPTs or cross-functional project teams.
Must be a US Citizen to be eligible for a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Palantir Ontology Certified, preferred
Experience with Qlik, SAS Viya, and other EA2 stack tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, configure, and deploy a data catalog solution that supports requirements for data discovery, lineage, profiling, governance, and metadata management.
Ensure full integration with existing data ecosystem, including relational databases, file storage systems, and ETL pipelines.
Ensure compatibility and compliance with the tools such as Qlik, Google Looker, SAS Viya, SAP Business Objects, D3, UI5, Streamlit, Cloudera.
Develop and maintain APIs and interfaces for catalog access and system interoperability.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of technical and data assets across organization, including datasets, databases, and all associated metadata.
Establish and manage frameworks for technical, business, and operational metadata.
Collaborate with stakeholders to document and enforce policies governing data quality, privacy, access control, and compliance.
Enable automated lineage, impact analysis, and change management for all cataloged data assets.
Lead acceptance testing per established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
Ensure the solution complies with established DevSecOps standards, security policies, and cloud deployment practices.
Implement usage, performance, and quality reports to continually improve catalog value and adoption.
Develop an Implementation Project Plan outlining scope, approach, milestones, and testing procedures in alignment with the IPT (Integrated Project Team).
Provide comprehensive training materials and user documentation, including manuals, FAQs, and onboarding sessions for stakeholders.
Deliver visualization tools or flow diagrams to communicate data flow, transformations, and lineage clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.