Senior Analyst, Data Sourcing – Metadata

Synchrony; Rapid City (SD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Analyst for Data Sourcing specializing in Metadata. This role is crucial for managing and optimizing metadata processes within both cloud and on-prem environments. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and well-governed metadata for analytics. The position offers flexibility in work location, including options for remote work, and requires a strong background in data management and governance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• 1+ year hands-on with data cataloging and lineage tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement metadata management processes.
• Collaborate with Data Architecture and Data Usage teams.
• Ensure compliance with data management policies.

Skills

Data Management

Metadata Management

Data Governance

Data Lineage

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AWS Glue Data Catalog

Ab Initio

Collibra

Apache Atlas

ETL

APIs

Job description

Senior Analyst, Data Sourcing – Metadata

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Role Summary/Purpose:

The Senior Analyst, Data Sourcing - Metadata is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation, management, and optimization of metadata management processes within Synchrony’s Public and Private cloud and on-prem environments within the Chief Data Office. The role requires a deep understanding of data sources, data lineage, and the ability to efficiently maintain and update data dictionaries.

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Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Senior Analyst, Data Sourcing - Metadata is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation, management, and optimization of metadata management processes within Synchrony’s Public and Private cloud and on-prem environments within the Chief Data Office. The role requires a deep understanding of data sources, data lineage, and the ability to efficiently maintain and update data dictionaries.

This position will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless access to accurate, well-governed metadata for analytics and reporting.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient metadata management processes across Synchrony’s Public and Private cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring integration with technical and business Metadata catalogs.
• Collaborate with the Data Architecture and Data Usage teams to establish data lineage, traceability and compliance while proactively identifying and resolving metadata-related issues.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, contribute to solution design, support agile development, and release cycles for metadata initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data management policies, monitor KPIs for Metadata effectiveness and assess Metadata risks to strengthen governance.
• Maintain stable operations, troubleshoot data sourcing challenges, and implement process enhancements to improve data accessibility.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, OR in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma/GED and 5+ years of progressive data related work experience. Experience to include:
• 1+ year of experience in data management, focusing on metadata management, data governance, and data lineage, with proven experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and on-premise infrastructure.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with data cataloging tools (e.g., AWS Glue Data Catalog, AbInitio, Collibra), data lineage tracking tools (e.g., Apache Atlas, AbInitio, Collibra), and familiarity/exposure with data integration technologies (e.g., ETL, APIs, data pipelines)
  

Desired Characteristics

• AWS certifications such as AWS Cloud practitioner, AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments (combination of cloud and on-prem).
• Skilled in Ab Initio Metahub development and support including importers, extractors, Metadata Hub database extensions, technical lineage, QueryIT, Ab Initio graph development, Ab Initio Control center and Express IT
• Experience with harvesting technical lineage and lineage diagrams
• Unix, Linux, Stonebranch, and familiarity with database platforms such as Oracle and Hive
• Familiarity with SQL and data query languages for managing and retrieving metadata.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., EDM Council’s DCAM, GDPR compliance).
• Familiarity with Collibra
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, and strong attention to detail.
  
  

Grade/Level: 09

The salary range for this position is 85,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
  
  

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
  
  

Job Family Group

Information Technology

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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