Data Analyst (Data Metadata Management)

TEKsystems; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Metadata Management Analyst in Newark, NJ, on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on metadata onboarding, stewardship, catalog adoption, and governance maturity across business domains, partnering with business and technology teams.

You will lead workshops, define standards, and drive adoption of metadata management practices to improve data transparency, ownership, quality and trust.

Qualifications

• Experience with Metadata Management and Data Governance programs.
• Knowledge of Data Catalogs, Data Glossaries, Data Lineage, Data Stewardship, Data Quality, Metadata Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead metadata onboarding and domain activation across business areas.
• Establish ownership, stewardship, and governance processes for trusted data usage.
• Define and maintain metadata standards, catalog governance policies, and stewardship procedures.
• Develop business glossaries, data asset inventories, and governance practices.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements to governance processes.

Skills

Metadata management

Data governance

Data catalog

Data lineage

Stakeholder facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems/Data Management/Business

Tools

Informatica

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Job description

Data Metadata Management Analyst

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge Graphs
• Ontologies
• Semantic Modeling
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Product Governance
• Metadata Marketplace Solutions
• Enterprise Data Architecture Concepts

Ideal Candidate

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

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.