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These activities require additional capacity now to prevent delays in project delivery, data catalog maturity, and AI/semantic model implementation. As more DFW projects move into Snowflake, semantic views, Cortex Analyst, and AI-enabled use cases, the need for accurate metadata is increasing. Business users and AI agents depend on clear definitions, approved metrics, proper classifications, and well-documented data relationships to provide reliable answers.\r\nRequired Experience (1+ years):\r\nFamiliarity with data warehousing and data architecture principles.\r\nBasic proficiency in SQL and other data querying languages. Ability to read table/view structures.\r\nBasic understanding of metadata concepts and best practices in a data warehousing environment.\r\nAbility to effectively communicate basic metadata concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\r\nFoundational skills in analyzing and interpreting datasets to support metadata definitions.\r\nFamiliarity with data governance and catalog tools, such as Informatica CDGC, Collibra, etc., through coursework or internships.\r\nFamiliarity with Snowflake or cloud data platforms.\r\nUnderstanding of data classification concepts, including sensitive, confidential, restricted, and business-critical data.\r\nOther Requirements\r\nBachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).\r\nReliable transportation and possession of a valid class C driver's license\r\nResponsibilities\r\nAssist with documenting data definitions, maintaining business and technical metadata, supporting data classification efforts, and helping ensure that data assets are understandable, searchable, and properly governed.\r\nAssist in defining and standardizing metadata descriptions for columns, tables, and systems, ensuring consistency and clarity across the Data Lakehouse.\r\nHelp collect column descriptions from various sources, including documents, web pages, and AI tools, and ensures their accurate integration into our metadata definition process.\r\nSupport the review and update of existing metadata to align with organizational standards and requirements.\r\nContribute to the strategic prioritization of metadata updates to enhance the usability and comprehensibility of the Data Lakehouse for end users.\r\nLiias with ITS and system vendors to obtain data dictionaries and align their definitions with internal standards.\r\nQuery and analyze data within the Data Lakehouse to develop accurate and relevant metadata definitions.\r\nCollaborate with the Enterprise Data Catalog Manager to ensure that metadata management aligns with broader data governance and quality initiatives.\r\nProvide support to data owners and stewards in understanding and using metadata effectively.\r\nReceive and incorporates feedback from data owners and stewards to adjust metadata definitions, ensuring alignment with user needs and perspectives.\r\nStay updated with industry trends and advancements in metadata management and data governance.\r\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\r\nAirport Special Requirements\r\nMust obtain an Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport's Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a badge upon each badge renewal.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Euless","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:49:37.265Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.03","title":"Document Management Specialists","slug":"document-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"488119","title":"Other Airport Operations","slug":"other-airport-operations"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Technical Metadata Analyst","description":"Title: Associate Technical Metadata Analyst\r\nWork Location: DFW Airport Headquarters, 2400 Aviation Dr, Euless, TX 75261 (on-site)\r\nWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm\r\nContract: 6+ months.\r\nJob Description\r\nWe are seeking an Associate Technical Metadata Analyst (Junior level position) to support the continued growth of DFW's Data & AI Program and ensure that critical metadata activities are completed consistently across active projects. The Associate Technical Metadata Analyst will support metadata documentation, data definitions, data classifications, and AI semantic layer readiness across multiple active projects. These activities require additional capacity now to prevent delays in project delivery, data catalog maturity, and AI/semantic model implementation. As more DFW projects move into Snowflake, semantic views, Cortex Analyst, and AI-enabled use cases, the need for accurate metadata is increasing. Business users and AI agents depend on clear definitions, approved metrics, proper classifications, and well-documented data relationships to provide reliable answers.\r\nRequired Experience (1+ years):\r\nFamiliarity with data warehousing and data architecture principles.\r\nBasic proficiency in SQL and other data querying languages. 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