Metadata Catalog Specialist - Indianapolis - Hybrid

aFit Staffing is seeking a Metadata Catalog Specialist to execute the hands-on work of building out a client's data catalog: scanning source systems, tagging and classifying datasets, curating catalog entries, and producing dataset-level documentation. This role is the primary point of execution for turning an enterprise metadata model and cataloging standards into a populated, usable catalog, and works directly with business or agency stewards during onboarding. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Metadata Scanning, Tagging & Catalog Curation 

• Execute metadata scanning and classification of datasets as systems are onboarded by wave. 
• Tag and curate catalog entries in accordance with the enterprise metadata model and cataloging standards. 
• Produce dataset-level documentation for cataloged and inventoried datasets.
• Administer the data catalog platform, including user access, workflow configuration, and connector/scanner setup. 

Taxonomy, Glossary & Discoverability 

• Contribute to and maintain business glossary terms, taxonomies, and classification hierarchies. 
• Improve dataset discoverability through consistent tagging, descriptions, and search optimization within the catalog.
• Perform periodic quality checks on metadata completeness and accuracy across the catalog. 

Onboarding & Standardization 

• Assist with catalog standardization and implementation during onboarding waves. 
• Support business units or agencies in applying consistent metadata, naming, and classification conventions. 
• Contribute to source and dataset inventories as part of catalog build-out. 

Stewardship Enablement & Training 

• Build and maintain reusable templates, checklists, and job aids for data stewards. 
• Apply privacy/sensitivity classification to catalog entries and associated access-control tagging. 
• Train and support end users and data stewards on catalog tool usage and metadata standards. 
• Capture lessons learned and recurring patterns from onboarding to improve future catalog builds. 

Documentation & Reporting Support

• Maintain catalog onboarding and lineage rollout summaries for status reporting.
• Support project managers and architects with backlog items related to scanning, classification, and catalog readiness. 
• Store documentation and catalog artifacts in client-owned repositories as directed. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS : A relevant data catalog or governance platform certification (e.g., Microsoft Applied Skills / Purview data governance credential, Informatica certification), or equivalent demonstrated hands-on catalog experience in lieu of certification. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3 years of experience in metadata management, data cataloging, or data stewardship execution roles. 
• Hands-on experience scanning, classifying, and tagging datasets within a data catalog or governance platform. 
• Experience developing or maintaining taxonomies, ontologies, or business glossaries. 
• Direct experience with Microsoft Purview catalog scanning and classification. 
• Experience working directly with business or agency stakeholders during data onboarding, including end-user training. 
• Familiarity with privacy/sensitivity classification frameworks. 
• Familiarity with Informatica or Databricks metadata capabilities.