Acceptance Testing, Access Control, Applicant Tracking System, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Biology, Computer Science, Content Development, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Dublin Core, Entrepreneurship, Federal Government, Government, Government Contracts, Healthcare, Informatica, Information Science, Library and Information Science, Metadata, Metrics, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Power BI, Power Management, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Science Library, Taxonomies, Test Plan/Schedule, Training Data Sets
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer.
rockITdata is seeking a Data Catalog Specialist to manage metadata catalog operations including data classification, tagging, and organization within enterprise repositories. This position will support intake form development and ensure consistent metadata standards across all cataloged data assets.
Key Responsibilities
Configure and maintain SharePoint-based metadata repositories
Develop and manage Power Apps intake forms for metadata submission
Apply consistent classification and tagging schemes to cataloged data assets
Support RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and security configuration for repositories
Assist with Power BI dashboard content development and maintenance
Ensure metadata entries comply with DCAT and organizational standards
Support repository go-live activities and initial user acceptance testing
Maintain catalog operations during sustained operations phases
Generate catalog reports and metrics for governance dashboards
Coordinate with Data Governance Analysts on metadata ingestion workflows
Support user training on catalog search, discovery, and access features
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Library Science, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience with data catalog platforms or metadata management tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI)
Experience with SharePoint Online configuration and administration
Strong understanding of data classification and taxonomy development
Experience with metadata schemas and controlled vocabularies
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with enterprise data catalog platforms (Collibra, Alation, Informatica)
Knowledge of DCAT, Dublin Core, or other metadata standards
Federal government or DoD contractor experience
Experience with data lineage documentation
Understanding of healthcare data classifications
Power Automate workflow development experience
#LIREMOTE
Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles.
Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.
Know the Why.
Value People Above All Else.
Transparency to a Fault.
Progress, Not Perfection.
Be Good by Doing Good.
Smart People Can Disagree.
Bend but Don’t Break.
Represent Your Brand.
Think Differently.
Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!
Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization!
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