Senior Metadata Management Analyst

KellyMitchell Group; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP (Profit Sharing)

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Senior Metadata Management Analyst to support enterprise metadata management programs. This fully remote, contract-to-hire role within the United States requires 4+ years of metadata management experience and hands-on work with data catalogs such as Alation or Collibra.

The role focuses on operating and improving an established metadata environment, configuring workflows, and onboarding data stewards. ASAP start; W-2 only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise metadata management or data catalog platforms.
• Knowledge of metadata standards, glossaries, taxonomies, and data lineage.
• Experience with data architectures, data warehouses, and enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise metadata management and data catalog platforms, including workflows, assets, roles, and permissions.
• Troubleshoot platform issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Maintain metadata definitions, taxonomies, and data lineage.
• Generate and analyze metadata reports and quality metrics to identify gaps.
• Support data steward onboarding with documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with data engineering/architecture/ quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

SQL

Data profiling

Metadata management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Alation

Collibra

Job description

Job Summary Our client, a leading professional services provider, is seeking a Senior Metadata Management Analyst to support the execution and continued development of its enterprise Metadata Management program. This is a 3–6 month contract-to-hire opportunity that is fully remote within the United States, with an anticipated ASAP start date pending approval. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience managing enterprise metadata platforms, configuring catalog workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining metadata standards, and supporting data steward onboarding. This role focuses on operating and improving an established metadata environment rather than designing a new program from scratch. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise metadata management and data catalog platforms, including configuring workflows, catalog assets, user roles, and permissions
• Troubleshoot platform issues, investigate configuration problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• Maintain metadata standards, business and technical definitions, taxonomies, glossaries, classifications, and data lineage
• Generate and analyze metadata reports and quality metrics to identify gaps in completeness, accuracy, consistency, and configuration
• Support data steward onboarding by developing documentation, training materials, and user guides, and assisting users with catalog-related activities
• Collaborate with data engineering, data architecture, data quality, and identity/access management teams to resolve technical issues and support metadata integrations
• Recommend and implement improvements to metadata workflows, catalog usability, governance processes, and ongoing platform operations

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 4+ years of relevant experience in metadata management, data management, data governance, or a closely related discipline
• Hands-on experience with an enterprise metadata management or data catalog platform, such as Alation, Collibra, or a comparable tool
• Experience configuring metadata workflows, maintaining catalog assets, managing permissions, and supporting day-to-day platform operations
• Strong understanding of metadata standards, business and technical definitions, glossaries, taxonomies, and data lineage
• Working knowledge of data architecture concepts, including data warehouses, data models, and enterprise data platforms
• SQL and data profiling skills to support metadata analysis, troubleshooting, and lineage investigations
• Experience collaborating with technical and business teams to resolve issues, document processes, and drive operational activities independently

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Alation; experience with comparable enterprise metadata platforms will also be considered
• Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK and established metadata management principles
• Experience supporting data catalog implementations, enhancements, and user adoption
• Experience with metadata quality reporting, lineage analysis, and metadata automation
• Familiarity with enterprise Data Governance and data stewardship processes
• Experience developing training materials, user documentation, and onboarding business data stewards

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Independently investigates platform issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions
• Manages day-to-day operational activities and drives assigned issues through resolution
• Maintains accurate metadata, consistent configurations, and reliable documentation
• Partners effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and data stewards
• Explains metadata processes clearly and supports user onboarding, training, and adoption

Work Environment

• Location: Remote, United States
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote
• Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
• Contract Duration: Anticipated 3–6 months, with potential conversion to a full-time position
• Start Date: ASAP, pending approval

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $84,766.00 and $121,095.00 depending on location annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee‑owned, women‑led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.