Position SummaryCredence has an immediate need for Data Catalog Implementation Specialist who will lead the design, implementation, and integration of an enterprise-grade Data Catalog solution as a core component of the organization's data governance strategy. This role ensures that data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed through robust metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance controls.
The specialist will also develop and execute a comprehensive Implementation Project Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational data governance goals, stakeholder requirements, and federal compliance standards.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:Implementation & Integration- Plan, configure, and deploy a data catalog solution that supports requirements for data discovery, lineage, profiling, governance, and metadata management.
- Ensure full integration with existing data ecosystem, including relational databases, file storage systems, and ETL pipelines.
- Ensure compatibility and compliance with the tools such as Qlik, Google Looker, SAS Viya, SAP Business Objects, D3, UI5, Streamlit, Cloudera.
- Develop and maintain APIs and interfaces for catalog access and system interoperability.
Metadata & Governance- Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of technical and data assets across organization, including datasets, databases, and all associated metadata.
- Establish and manage frameworks for technical, business, and operational metadata.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to document and enforce policies governing data quality, privacy, access control, and compliance.
- Enable automated lineage, impact analysis, and change management for all cataloged data assets.
Testing & DevSecOps Alignment- Lead acceptance testing per established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
- Ensure the solution complies with established DevSecOps standards, security policies, and cloud deployment practices.
- Implement usage, performance, and quality reports to continually improve catalog value and adoption.
Documentation & Training- Develop an Implementation Project Plan outlining scope, approach, milestones, and testing procedures in alignment with the IPT (Integrated Project Team).
- Provide comprehensive training materials and user documentation, including manuals, FAQs, and onboarding sessions for stakeholders.
- Deliver visualization tools or flow diagrams to communicate data flow, transformations, and lineage clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data architecture.
- Proven experience implementing enterprise data catalog solutions (e.g., Palantir's Ontology, DLAs MetaVault, Collibra, Alation, Informatica EDC, Cloudera Data Catalog, or similar).
- Familiarity with DoD or federal data management environments and compliance practices is strongly preferred.
Technical Skills- Expertise in data cataloging tool Palantir's Ontology or DLAs MetaVault metadata modeling, and lineage tracing.
- Palantir Ontology Certified, preferred
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and standards.
- Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and integration methods (ETL/ELT).
- Experience with APIs and scripting (Python, REST APIs).
- Working understanding of GovCloud, DevSecOps, and SDLC processes.
- Familiarity with data standards such as EDI, X12, and MILS.
- Experience with Qlik, SAS Viya, and other EA2 stack tools is highly desirable.
Soft Skills- Excellent communication and documentation abilities for technical and executive audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working collaboratively within IPTs or cross-functional project teams.
Deliverables- Implementation Project Plan for Data Catalog Solution with Testing
- Comprehensive data and metadata inventory
- Data governance and access policy documentation
- User documentation and training materials
- Reports and dashboards on catalog performance, usage, and data quality
Security & Clearance- Must be a US Citizen to be eligible for a DoD security clearance.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks
