What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Catalog Specialist position at rockITdata?
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
- 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
- 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
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