Master Data Management (MDM Developer with Public sector experience required

We are seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Informatica Developer for a Hybrid position in Austin that requires being on-site two to three times a week, with a 6- to 12-month contract. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in Informatica MDM and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on data management practices within a state government agency while working with cutting-edge MDM technology in a collaborative, hybrid environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform end-to-end MDM implementation, including requirements gathering, schema design, configuration, and rollout Design and implement MDM data models with a focus on demographic and person-centric data (names, addresses, identity attributes, etc.) Configure Informatica MDM Hub, including match/merge rules, trust scores, cleanse functions, and workflow definitions Architect and manage the solution within the Informatica Cloud (IDMC) environment, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with state IT standards Collaborate with agency data stewards to define survivorship rules, data quality thresholds, and stewardship workflows Train data stewards on MDM concepts, tools, and day-to-day processes Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to both technical teams and program stakeholders throughout the engagement Job Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years of hands-on MDM experience, with at least 3 years implementing Informatica MDM (Hub/360) Strong expertise in MDM data modeling, particularly in demographic and identity domains Proficiency in configuring Informatica MDM Hub components: schema manager, match-merge engine, data stewardship workflows, and landing/staging tables Experience with the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC/IDMC MDM) environment Demonstrated ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences, including government data stewards Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders Prior experience with state or local government agencies or large public-sector data environments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models Experience integrating Informatica MDM with source systems via APIs or ETL pipelines