Data Cataloging Engineer

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Engineer/Architect to build and govern metadata catalogs for government analytics. You will work in Databricks environments, document data flows, and support data lineage and compliance.

The role requires active Secret clearance, collaboration with engineers and mission analysts, and flexibility for on-site or remote work depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Databricks

Delta Lake

Metadata management

Data ingestion workflows

Data governance

Data lineage

Collaboration

Auditability

Tools

Unity Catalog

Spark

Job description

Job Family:Data Engineering & Architecture ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active SecretWhat You Will Do: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.What You Will Need: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.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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