Senior Metadata Ingestion Analyst - SMIA 26-06923
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Job description
We are seeking a Senior Metadata Ingestion Analyst to serve as a key liaison between technical IT teams and non-technical business stakeholders. This role focuses on metadata acquisition, analysis, enrichment, and governance to support enterprise reporting, analytics, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, business analysis experience, and the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights, particularly in evolving AI-driven environments., Strategic Liaison & Business Analysis
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and business units to translate requirements into actionable data solutions
- Analyze business systems and user needs, aligning solutions with organizational strategies
- Support business process reengineering and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology
- Prepare solution options, risk assessments, and cost-benefit/ROI analyses
Metadata Management & Data Integration
- Acquire, analyze, and enrich metadata from complex internal and external data sources
- Support development and maintenance of data glossaries and data lineage frameworks
- Automate metadata collection and updates for high-value data assets
- Ensure data accuracy, quality, and compliance with governance standards
Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization
- Extract and analyze data using SQL and other analytical tools
- Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support business insights
- Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations
- Validate outputs, including AI-generated insights, ensuring accuracy and reliability
AI & Data Innovation
- Develop and refine AI prompts and query strategies for metadata extraction and synthesis
- Support end-users in effectively leveraging AI tools for data access and reporting
- Create standardized prompt libraries for common use cases
Training & Data Literacy
- Promote data literacy across the organization through training and enablement
- Develop documentation, user guides, and training materials for data tools and processes
- Mentor users with varying levels of technical expertise
Collaboration & Problem Solving
- Partner with IT, data engineering, and business teams to resolve data inconsistencies
- Provide subject matter expertise on metadata, data governance, and analytics
- Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and best practices in data and AI
Requirements
Do you have experience in System requirements definition?, * 8+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or metadata management roles
- Strong experience gathering business requirements and translating them into data solutions
- Expertise in explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis
- Experience working with data glossaries, metadata, and data lineage
- Proven ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, * Experience with Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing environments
- Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks
- Experience with metadata and data catalog tools (e.g., enterprise data catalog platforms)
- Background in regulated environments such as healthcare or public sector
- Experience leading metadata or analytics initiatives
- Exposure to AI tools and prompt development techniques
- Experience training and mentoring users on data tools and best practices
Methodology & Environment
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Familiarity with iterative delivery models and cross-functional team collaboration, * This role requires onsite presence and close collaboration with multiple stakeholders
- Candidates should be comfortable working with complex data ecosystems and evolving technologies
- Strong focus on data quality, governance, and enterprise reporting standards