Education Data Catalog Architect (Hybrid Contract)

Harvey Nash Inc.; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cabinet Division of School Data Services in Frankfort, KY, is seeking a Database Designer/Analyst on a long-term contract to lead the enterprise education data catalog design and governance, aligning with CEDS and metadata models to ensure data is discoverable and trusted.

You will implement metadata management processes, glossaries, and standards, work with program areas and data stewards, and provide training on catalog usage and governance concepts in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with K-12 data governance metadata management and data catalog design.
• Proficiency in SQL and interpreting database schemas.
• Familiarity with FERPA and privacy/security requirements.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and administer CABINET's enterprise education data catalog, including alignment to CEDS and metadata models.
• Develop and maintain metadata management processes, glossaries, taxonomies, and data classifications.
• Establish and monitor data quality, lineage, and governance documentation practices.
• Create and maintain technical procedures, catalog configurations, workflows, and integrations.

Skills

SQL

Metadata management

Data governance

Data catalog design

Communication skills

Education

Data governance training

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Job description

The Cabinet Division of School Data Services in Frankfort, KY, is seeking a Database Designer/Analyst on a long-term contract to lead the enterprise education data catalog design and governance, aligning with CEDS and metadata models to ensure data is discoverable and trusted.

You will implement metadata management processes, glossaries, and standards, work with program areas and data stewards, and provide training on catalog usage and governance concepts in a hybrid work setting.