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GDH

Metadata Analyst

Richardson, TX · Remote

$65 - $72.78/hr

Role Summary The Metadata/Data Quality Analyst is a mid-level position responsible for ensuring the ... Publishing Pay Range: $65.00 - $72.78 hourly This is a fully remote role and can be performed from ...

Apex Informatics

Metadata Manager

Pasadena, CA · Remote

Working Conditions: - Full-time remote position - May require occasional evening or weekend hours ... metadata standards for enhanced searchability and usability of digital content. - Develop and ...

SOSi

Data Governance & Metadata Scientist

FL · Remote

SOSi is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Scientist to support mission requirements for a ... Offsite/remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not ...

Lehigh University

$56.03K - $68.19K/yr

Partial Remote, Bethlehem Categories: Library Metadata Initiatives Librarian - Join Lehigh University's Arts and Libraries Lehigh University seeks an innovative Metadata Initiatives Librarian to lead ...

SOSi

Data Governance & Metadata Scientist-WO-005

SOSi is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Scientist to support mission requirements for a ... Remote. Offsite. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not ...

SOSi

Data Governance & Metadata Scientist-WO-005

SOSi is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Scientist to support mission requirements for a ... Remote. Offsite. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not ...

Sentara

Data Engineer - Remote

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$108.70K - $130.50K/yr

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho ... Work within a metadata-driven ingestion framework to onboard new datasets * Implement data quality ...

Ochsner Health

Data Governance Principal - Remote

This position can be remote What you will do * Serve as the primary operational and technical owner ... Master's preferred. * 1-3 years of experience utilizing and managing a metadata governance platform ...

Arctiq

IAM Specialist - Remote Contract

Blue Bell, PA · Remote

This is a remote contract opportunity with one of Arctiq's clients. Key Responsibilities: Inventory ... Metadata Strategy: * Develop a comprehensive metadata tagging strategy mapped to ASL, environment ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote metadata in the United States is $67.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.86 and $76.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Metadata job?

A Remote Metadata job involves managing, organizing, and ensuring the accuracy of metadata for digital content, databases, or other assets from a remote location. Responsibilities may include tagging, categorizing, and maintaining metadata standards to improve searchability and data integrity. These roles are common in industries like media, publishing, e-commerce, and information management. Strong attention to detail, familiarity with metadata standards, and proficiency in data management tools are often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Metadata position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Metadata Specialist, you need a deep understanding of information management, data organization, and metadata standards, often backed by a degree in library science, information systems, or a related field. Familiarity with metadata management tools (e.g., DAM systems, XML, Dublin Core), database systems, and sometimes certifications such as Certified Records Manager (CRM) are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective virtual communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential to ensure data is accurately structured, easily retrievable, and supports organizational objectives in a distributed work environment.

What does a typical day look like for a Remote Metadata Specialist?

As a Remote Metadata Specialist, your day typically involves reviewing digital assets, assigning or updating metadata following industry standards, and collaborating with team members via virtual platforms. You may be responsible for quality-checking metadata for consistency and accuracy, troubleshooting data discrepancies, or developing new metadata taxonomies to improve searchability. Regular meetings with content creators, data managers, or IT professionals are common to align metadata practices with organizational goals. The role is often both independent and collaborative, offering a balance between focused tasks and teamwork, all within a flexible remote work environment.
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Data Governance & Metadata

SOS International LLC

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Remote, Remote, USA

Full-time

Clearance Requirement: None

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

***** This position is contingent upon contract award *****

SOSi is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Scientist to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

  • The contractor shall establish and maintain metadata governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with DoD data management policies and interoperability with Data Catalog.

  • The contractor shall develop automated metadata tagging processes to improve data discoverability, classification, and lineage tracking within the Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) platform.

  • The contractor shall implement and manage data governance workflows, ensuring integration with OpenLineage, Unity Catalog, and GIS metadata standards.

  • The contractor shall submit the Metadata & Data Governance Compliance Report, detailing lineage tracking, classification policies, and security enhancements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, GIS, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance, metadata management, or geospatial data integration.

  • Knowledge and capability to develop, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring metadata consistency, lineage tracking, and interoperability between Data Lake, ESRI Kubernetes environments, and external data sources.

  • Personnel must be proficient in metadata management, data lineage tracking (Unity Catalog/OpenLineage), schema alignment, and governance best practices.

  • Expertise in geospatial data standards, data cataloging, and compliance with DoD metadata policies is required.

  • Demonstrated experience in: Implementing metadata governance frameworks for structured and unstructured data in cloud-based environments.

  • Tracking data lineage and ensuring metadata synchronization across a Data Catalog, ESRI Kubernetes, and enterprise metadata repositories.

  • Utilizing OpenLineage, Apache Atlas, or similar tools for metadata and data lineage management.

  • Enforcing compliance with DoD metadata policies and NSG tradecraft standards for geospatial datasets

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or ESRI Geospatial Data Management Certification.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

  • Remote. Offsite.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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