> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2533792-data-governance-and-metadata-scientist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2533792-data-governance-and-metadata-scientist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Data Governance and Metadata Scientist

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Boynton Beach, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Apache HTTP Server, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Information Management, Machine Learning, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Repositories, Unstructured Data, Esri GIS (Software), Kubernetes, Data Lineage, Data Management
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17845530?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17845530%2FData-Governance-Metadata-Scientist-Florida-Doral

## About the Role

* Experience implementing metadata governance frameworks for structured and unstructured data in cloud-based environments
 * Experience with tracking data lineage and ensuring metadata synchronization across a Data Catalog, ESRI Kubernetes, and enterprise metadata repositories
 * Experience with utilizing OpenLineage, Apache Atlas, or tools for metadata and data lineage management
 * Experience in enforcing compliance with DoD metadata policies and NSG tradecraft standards for geospatial datasets
 * Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Management, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or 5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or geospatial data integration in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience working in DoW or IC environments preferred
 * Experience with the RMF or ATO process
 * Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or ESRI Geospatial Data Management Certification

## Description

As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors-from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence-we need you to help find the answers in the data.


## Related Videos

- [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata)
- [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way)
- [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata)
- [Data: The Deciding Factor in AI Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100310-data-the-deciding-factor-in-ai-success)

## Related Articles

- [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)
- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)
- [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)