Data Cataloging Engineer

• Build, maintain, and enhance enterprise metadata catalogs to ensure datasets are fully documented, traceable, and discoverable for mission stakeholders.
• Implement data governance and cataloging standards aligned with Advana’s architecture.
• Operate within Databricks-based environments to capture, structure, and manage metadata for diverse data assets.
• Collaborate with data engineers, platform teams, and mission analysts to ensure catalog completeness, quality, and alignment with government data governance practices.
• Support ingestion workflows by tagging, classifying, and documenting datasets as they enter the ecosystem.
• Monitor metadata accuracy, resolve catalog inconsistencies, and update documentation as datasets evolve.
• Provide support for auditability, data lineage, schema versioning, and compliance-related metadata requirements.
• Work on-site at government facilities in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia, or remotely depending on project needs.

• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting or working within federal government data environments.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, metadata management, and data ingestion workflows.
• Understanding of enterprise data governance practices including lineage, cataloging, quality, and stewardship.
• Ability to document datasets, schemas, transformations, and lineage in a structured, repeatable manner.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with both technical and mission stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience working within Advana or similar large-scale government analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, or other metadata-centric technologies in Databricks.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DAMA or DoD data management policies.
• Experience supporting federal data engineering or data governance workstreams tied to RFP submissions.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace., * Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.