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Senior Metadata Analyst Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Senior Cloud Database Engineer

Dearborn, MI

$97K - $132K/yr

Metadata, Governance & Compliance Metadata & Discovery: Establish enterprise standards for metadata ... Advanced Analytics: Understanding of statistical analysis, data modeling, and ML libraries. Skills ...

Venteon is currently seeking a Senior Director of Data Analytics & AI to lead enterprise data ... Lead enterprise data governance initiatives including data quality, stewardship, lineage, metadata ...

Venteon is currently seeking a Senior Director of Data Analytics & AI to lead enterprise data ... Lead enterprise data governance initiatives including data quality, stewardship, lineage, metadata ...

Senior Data Engineer

Lansing, MI

$107K - $146K/yr

The successful candidate will serve as a technical and analytical resource within the Enterprise ... Document business requirements, technical specifications, data definitions, metadata, and reporting ...

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What does a senior metadata analyst do?

A Senior Metadata Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing metadata, which is data that describes other data, within an organization's systems. They ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of metadata to support data management, discovery, and governance initiatives. Senior Metadata Analysts often collaborate with IT, data governance, and business teams to create metadata standards and processes, and they may also use specialized tools to catalog and maintain metadata repositories.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior metadata analyst?

To thrive as a Senior Metadata Analyst, you need expertise in data management, metadata standards, and information architecture, often supported by a degree in information science or a related field. Familiarity with metadata management tools (such as Collibra or Informatica), data catalog systems, and data governance frameworks is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring data consistency. These skills are crucial for maintaining data quality, enabling efficient data discovery, and supporting organizational data governance initiatives.

How does a senior metadata analyst typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Senior Metadata Analyst frequently works cross-functionally with teams such as data governance, IT, business intelligence, and compliance to ensure metadata standards and best practices are consistently applied. They often facilitate workshops, lead metadata documentation efforts, and provide guidance on data classification to support business needs. Effective collaboration is key, as they help bridge technical and business perspectives, ensuring data assets are discoverable, trustworthy, and aligned with organizational goals.

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Management and Program Analyst with Security Clearance

Department of Defense

Battle Creek, MI • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago


U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense


Job description

Duties * Serves as a Management and Program Analyst, Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Information Operations, J6, Office of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer's (OCDAO), J6D, Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Division. * Serves as a lead analyst within data governance and data sharing branch or data quality and metadata management branch that develops data policies and procedures based on the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA DMBOK)... * ...so the analytical community understands what data is within an organization, what might be accomplished with it and determine how best to use data assets to reach organizational goals. * Works collaboratively with technical and business subject matter experts (SMEs)'s, such as Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), Analytics Center of Excellence (ACE), Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Process Owners... * ...and Data Owners to ensure DLA can reach Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trustworthy, Interoperable and Secure (VAUL TIS) data objectives. * Prepares and delivers executive briefings pertaining to data governance, data sharing, data quality, and/or metadata management initiatives to DLA, DoD, Joint Chiefs of Staff J4- Logistics (JSJ4), DoD Chief Digital and... * ....Artificial Intelligence Office, and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense executives, as well as executives in other agencies and commercial organizations * Utilizes problem-solving skills to approach and solve ambiguous Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Branch missions and functions to include complex data management and analytics related programs and projects. * Prepares formal written correspondence and communications (e.g., official memoranda, white papers, fact sheets, briefings, analyses, and emails) in a professional manner... * ....to peers, stakeholders, the supervisor, senior DLA leadership, OSD leadership, and other Civilian Federal Agencies. Requirements Conditions of employment * Must be a U.S. citizen * Tour of Duty: Set Schedule * Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access * Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. * Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized * Bargaining Unit Status: No * Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. * This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J-6. Qualifications To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: * Transforming complex data management findings and/or recommendations into written reports and/or briefings for presentations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders. * Effectively communicates both orally and in writing (e.g., briefings, presentations, procedures development, user guides, etc.), to convey data management information to employees and executive level officials. * Collaborates across the agency to successfully lead a strategic initiative or program, application development or policy that you implemented. * Develops and implements policies, processes, and procedures for the organization. * Possessing technical skills in one or more Data Management - Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA DMBOK) Knowledge Areas (Data Architecture, Data Modeling & Design, Data Storage & Operations, Data Security, Data Integration & Interoperability, Document and Content Management, Reference & Master Data, Data Warehouses, Business Intelligence, Metadata Management, Data Quality, or Data Governance, Operational Data Stores, Database Management Systems). B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information for Veterans is available at: . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

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