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# Data Metadata Management Analyst

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, R (Programming Language), Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Repositories, Metadata Standards, Microsoft Office, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Usage Tracking, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Analytics, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Marketplace
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nj/newark/b3a256a4-4d94-4947-b7e4-d0014dee4be9

## About the Role

* Experience with Metadata Management and Data Governance programs.
 * Strong understanding of:
 + Data Catalogs
 + Business Glossaries
 + Data Lineage
 + Data Stewardship
 + Data Quality
 + Metadata Standards
 * Experience driving governance adoption and data management initiatives.
 * Proven ability to facilitate workshops and manage stakeholder relationships across multiple teams.
 * Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
 * Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes in complex environments.
 * Experience creating governance frameworks, operating models, procedures, and adoption strategies.
 * Knowledge of Data Mesh concepts and domain-oriented governance models.
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related field., * Experience with one or more data governance and metadata management platforms, including:
 + Informatica
 + Microsoft Purview
 + Collibra
 + Atlan
 + Alation
 + Similar metadata and governance tools
 * Experience working within Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, or similar methodologies)., * Knowledge Graphs
 * Ontologies
 * Semantic Modeling
 * Master Data Management (MDM)
 * Data Product Governance
 * Metadata Marketplace Solutions
 * Enterprise Data Architecture Concepts, The ideal candidate is a metadata and governance professional who has successfully driven metadata adoption, stewardship programs, and governance maturity initiatives. They are comfortable partnering with both business and technical stakeholders, facilitating discussions, managing change, and translating governance activities into measurable business value. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and data governance expertise are critical for success in this role.
Job Type & Location, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Equities
ModelOps
Curiosity
Economics
Operations
Leadership
Governance
Statistics
Positivity
Telehealth
Mathematics
Scalability
Investments
Forecasting
Elderly Care
Communication
Data Analysis
Accountability
Quick Learning
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Reporting Tools
Business Process
Computer Science
Operational Risk
Data Engineering
Vision Insurance
Strong Work Ethic
Solutions Support
Financial Planning
Business Valuation
Production Process
Financial Services
Workflow Management
Root Cause Analysis

## Description

Metadata
Operations
Governance
Communication
Presentations
Risk Reduction
Data Governance
Data Management
Agile Methodology
Change Management
Data Architecture
Influencing Skills
Business Valuation
Metadata Standards
Business Objectives
Information Systems
Metadata Management
Relationship Building
Business Requirements
Workshop Facilitation
Full Stack Development
Stakeholder Management
Discussion Facilitation
Business Transformation
Stakeholder Communications
Scrum (Software Development), We are seeking a Data Metadata Management Analyst to support enterprise data governance initiatives by leading metadata onboarding, stewardship, catalog adoption, and governance maturity efforts across business domains. This role will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to improve data transparency, ownership, quality, and trust through effective metadata management practices., Metadata & Governance Leadership

 * Lead metadata onboarding and domain activation initiatives across business areas.
 * Establish metadata ownership, stewardship, and governance processes to support trusted data usage.
 * Define and maintain metadata standards, catalog governance policies, stewardship procedures, and adoption frameworks.
 * Support the development and implementation of business glossaries, data asset inventories, metadata requirements, and governance practices.
 * Identify gaps in governance processes, metadata quality, and catalog adoption, and recommend improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

 * Facilitate workshops with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts, and technology teams.
 * Gather business requirements and define metadata, governance, and cataloging needs.
 * Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and data governance teams.
 * Build strong relationships across business and technical organizations to drive governance adoption and alignment.

Adoption, Change Management & Communication

 * Drive enterprise adoption of metadata management and data catalog capabilities.
 * Develop governance playbooks, operating procedures, communications, and training materials.
 * Lead change management efforts that improve governance participation and stewardship engagement.
 * Communicate governance objectives and business value to stakeholders at all levels.

Strategic Planning & Execution

 * Support governance roadmaps and metadata strategy initiatives.
 * Align metadata and governance efforts with business objectives and risk reduction goals.
 * Provide oversight and reporting for cross-functional governance programs and initiatives.
 * Analyze complex business challenges and recommend practical solutions., Operations Research
Time Off Management
Medical Prescription
Software Development
Organizational Skills
Business Requirements
Full Stack Development
Business Transformation
Financial Stress Testing
Mental Health Counseling
Financial Risk Management
SQL (Programming Language)
Employee Assistance Programs
Python (Programming Language)
Continuous Improvement Process
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)
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Influencing Skills
Business Valuation
Metadata Standards
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Innovation
Mathematics
Prototyping
Data Analysis
Animal Health
Microsoft Office
Telephone Skills
Pricing Analytics
Customer Analytics
Business Operations
Market Intelligence
Contingent Workforce
Marketing Operations
Business Intelligence
New Product Development
R (Programming Language)
SQL (Programming Language)
Data-Driven Decision Making
Project Portfolio Management
Python (Programming Language)
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