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Lidar Quality Analyst

Fairfax, VA ยท Remote

$69K - $88K/yr

Report and metadata creation and review * Supporting the creation, modification, and maintenance of ... Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field * 5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote ...

United States (Remote) Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states ... Ensure consistent data definitions, lineage, and metadata documentation across domains by enabling ...

Imagery Scientist (EO) - Senior

Falls Church, VA ยท Remote

$97K - $133K/yr

Assess potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure characteristics in regard ... Remote sensing phenomenology * Image formation processes * Exploitation products and methodologies

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How much do remote metadata jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote metadata in Gaithersburg, MD is $73.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64.66 and $82.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote metadata?

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 does a remote metadata do?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote metadata position?

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.

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Infographic showing various Remote Metadata job openings in Gaithersburg, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,934 per year, or $73 per hour.

Web Content / UX Lead Strategist

RIVA Solutions Inc.

Reston, VA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Position: Web Content / UX Lead Strategist 
Location: Hybrid or Remote 
Terms: Full Time 
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Preferred; Ability to Obtain Public Trust 
Travel: 0–10% 
 
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. 
That’s RIVA. 
We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. 
 
RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability (R.I.V.A.). They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while supporting missions that matter. 
 
Position Overview 
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Web Content / UX Lead Strategist to provide strategic direction for Federal client digital experiences and content modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead UX strategy, content organization, navigation, metadata, SEO, analytics-driven improvements, and usability testing efforts while collaborating closely with program offices, developers, content managers, accessibility testers, and Government stakeholders. This role is responsible for improving digital experiences across websites, microsites, landing pages, search experiences, data visualizations, and related web products. 
 
Core Responsibilities 
  • Lead UX strategy, content strategy, information architecture, navigation, taxonomy, metadata, and SEO recommendations for Federal client websites. 
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather business, content, design, accessibility, and user experience requirements for web initiatives. 
  • Develop wireframes, clickable prototypes, sitemaps, content models, navigation recommendations, content inventories, migration strategies, and design concepts. 
  • Guide content migration, consolidation, archiving, and reorganization activities to improve findability and reduce content duplication. 
  • Use analytics, DAP/Google Analytics, Voice of Customer feedback, search logs, public inquiry trends, and usability findings to recommend digital experience improvements. 
  • Lead or support usability studies, card sorts, heuristic reviews, stakeholder interviews, and usability analysis activities. 
  • Coordinate with developers to ensure UX designs are implemented accurately, responsively, accessibly, and consistently across platforms and devices. 
  • Partner with IR staff and content analysts to maintain taxonomy governance, content tagging standards, and search improvement processes. 
  • Support chatbot, AI search, related content, automated suggestions, and similar digital capabilities by identifying user questions, content gaps, and metadata improvements. 
  • Provide strategic guidance on content placement, microsite creation, visual design, plain language, content standards, and digital product roadmaps. 
  • Minimum Qualifications 
  • Demonstrated experience leading UX, content strategy, web design, information architecture, taxonomy, or digital communications efforts for public-facing websites. 
  • Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, sitemaps, content inventories, navigation models, requirements documents, and user-focused design artifacts. 
  • Strong understanding of plain language, metadata, SEO, analytics, content governance, and web content lifecycle management. 
  • Experience working with Drupal or comparable WCMS platforms and cross-functional teams of developers, content managers, testers, and stakeholders. 
  • Working knowledge of Section 508/WCAG, USWDS, responsive design, mobile-first design, and Federal web requirements. 
  • Ability to translate complex public health, research, or policy content into clear, user-centered digital experiences. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
  • Experience with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, DAP, ForeSee, Voice of Customer tools, Tableau, search analytics, or chatbot governance. 
  • Experience with Axure, Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Visio, Miro, or comparable UX/design tools. 
  • Experience supporting Federal, Federal client, healthcare quality, public health, scientific dissemination, or research-focused web properties. 
  • Google Analytics certification, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), UX certification, IA/taxonomy training, or comparable credential. 
 
Salary 
$120K 
 
RIVA Benefits 
  • Paid Time Off / Sick Leave 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match 
  • HSA/FSA Spending Accounts 
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Wellness Program Initiatives 
  • RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable) 
  • Additional Workplace Benefits 
 
Equal Opportunity Statement 
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected class. 
 
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.