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Data Catalog Integration Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

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Design, develop, and maintain integrations for data catalog platforms to ensure seamless data discovery and governance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ...

Data Catalog Integration Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

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Design, develop, and maintain integrations for data catalog platforms to ensure seamless data discovery and governance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ...

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Data Catalog Integration Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

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  • Dental

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Design, develop, and maintain integrations for data catalog platforms to ensure seamless data discovery and governance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ...

Data Catalog Integration Engineer

Arlington, VA

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Design, develop, and maintain integrations for data catalog platforms to ensure seamless data discovery and governance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ...

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How much do data catalog jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for data catalog in the United States is $43.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a data catalog, and why are they important?

To excel in a Data Catalog role, you need a comprehensive understanding of data management principles, metadata standards, and experience with data governance frameworks, typically supported by a degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with data catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica, and relevant certifications like DAMA or CDMP, are highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder communication are critical soft skills. These capabilities ensure the organization, discoverability, and governance of data assets, empowering teams to confidently leverage data while maintaining compliance.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a data catalog?

In a Data Catalog role, your primary daily responsibilities often include maintaining and updating metadata in the data catalog platform, ensuring data sources are accurately documented, and collaborating with data stewards to uphold data quality standards. You may also facilitate the onboarding of new data assets, address user queries regarding data discoverability, and support data governance initiatives by enforcing cataloging best practices. Regular interaction with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders is common, as you help bridge the gap between technical systems and business needs. This role is instrumental in making organizational data more accessible, trustworthy, and valuable across teams.

What is a data catalog?

A Data Catalog job typically involves managing and maintaining an organization's data catalog, which serves as a central repository for metadata about data assets. This role includes tasks such as organizing, classifying, and documenting data to improve discoverability, governance, and usability. Professionals in this field collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure data is well-documented and accessible. The goal is to enhance data quality, compliance, and efficiency in an organization’s data management strategy.

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Infographic showing various Data Catalog job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 76% In-person, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,448 per year, or $43 per hour.

Data Catalog and Governance Associate Manager

Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job Summary:
Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and public safety. The Data Catalog and Governance Associate Manager will lead a team of analysts to implement the data governance strategy, ensuring a healthy data ecosystem and overseeing the enterprise data catalog.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data governance analysts, overseeing their daily tasks and professional development
• Oversee the day-to-day operational health of the enterprise data catalog (e.g., Collibra), ensuring metadata is being populated accurately and is useful for end-users
• Design and implement data quality monitoring processes; guide the team in analyzing data quality issues and tracking remediation efforts with data stewards
• Direct the development of dashboards and reports in tools like Tableau or Power BI to track key data governance metrics, such as data quality scores, catalog usage, and stewardship activity
• Partner with data stewards across the organization to facilitate the definition of business terms, certification of data assets, and documentation of data lineage within the catalog
• Act as a subject matter expert on the data catalog, training users and championing its adoption as the single source for data discovery
• Translate high-level data governance objectives into specific analytical projects and tasks for your team
• Report on the status of data quality and governance initiatives to the Data Governance Lead and other stakeholders
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data governance, advisory or data management
• 1+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership capacity (e.g., team lead, project lead, mentoring junior analysts)
• Experience creating reports and dashboards with a data visualization tool like Tableau or Power BI
• Strong understanding of data governance principles
• Active Secret or TS or TS/SCI clearance
Preferred:
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation
• Hands-on experience with an enterprise data catalog or governance tool (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica Axon)
• Experience managing or administering a data catalog tool
• Experience working directly with business data stewards to define and document data
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts
• Excellent project management and communication skills
Company:
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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