Senior Analyst, Data Sourcing Metadata

About the position

The Senior Analyst, Data Sourcing - Metadata is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation, management, and optimization of metadata management processes within Synchrony's Public and Private cloud and on-prem environments within the Chief Data Office. The role requires a deep understanding of data sources, data lineage, and the ability to efficiently maintain and update data dictionaries. This position will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless access to accurate, well-governed metadata for analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient metadata management processes across Synchrony's Public and Private cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring integration with technical and business Metadata catalogs.
• Collaborate with the Data Architecture and Data Usage teams to establish data lineage, traceability and compliance while proactively identifying and resolving metadata-related issues.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, contribute to solution design, support agile development, and release cycles for metadata initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data management policies, monitor KPIs for Metadata effectiveness and assess Metadata risks to strengthen governance.
• Maintain stable operations, troubleshoot data sourcing challenges, and implement process enhancements to improve data accessibility.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, OR in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma/GED and 5+ years of progressive data related work experience.
• 1+ year of experience in data management, focusing on metadata management, data governance, and data lineage, with proven experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and on-premise infrastructure.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., AWS Glue Data Catalog, AbInitio, Collibra), data lineage tracking tools (e.g., Apache Atlas, AbInitio, Collibra), and familiarity/exposure with data integration technologies (e.g., ETL, APIs, data pipelines).

Nice-to-haves

• AWS certifications such as AWS Cloud practitioner, AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments (combination of cloud and on-prem).
• Skilled in Ab Initio Metahub development and support including importers, extractors, Metadata Hub database extensions, technical lineage, QueryIT, Ab Initio graph development, Ab Initio Control center and Express IT.
• Experience with harvesting technical lineage and lineage diagrams.
• Unix, Linux, Stonebranch, and familiarity with database platforms such as Oracle and Hive.
• Familiarity with SQL and data query languages for managing and retrieving metadata.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., EDM Council's DCAM, GDPR compliance).
• Familiarity with Collibra.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Salary range of 85,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual.
• Flexible working options including work from home or office.