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We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges. Position SummaryCredence has an immediate need for Data Catalog Implementation Specialist who will lead the design, implementation, and integration of an enterprise-grade Data Catalog solution as a core component of the organization's data governance strategy. This role ensures that data assets are discoverable, well-documented, and governed through robust metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance controls.The specialist will also develop and execute a comprehensive Implementation Project Plan, ensuring alignment with organizational data governance goals, stakeholder requirements, and federal compliance standards.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:Implementation & IntegrationPlan, configure, and deploy a data catalog solution that supports requirements for data discovery, lineage, profiling, governance, and metadata managementEnsure full integration with existing data ecosystem, including relational databases, file storage systems, and ETL pipelinesEnsure compatibility and compliance with the tools such as Qlik, Google Looker, SAS Viya, SAP Business Objects, D3, UI5, Streamlit, Cloudera. Develop and maintain APIs and interfaces for catalog access and system interoperabilityMetadata & GovernanceDevelop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of technical and data assets across organization, including datasets, databases, and all associated metadataEstablish and manage frameworks for technical, business, and operational metadataCollaborate with stakeholders to document and enforce policies governing data quality, privacy, access control, and complianceEnable automated lineage, impact analysis, and change management for all cataloged data assetsTesting & DevSecOps AlignmentLead acceptance testing per established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processesEnsure the solution complies with established DevSecOps standards, security policies, and cloud deployment practicesImplement usage, performance, and quality reports to continually improve catalog value and adoptionDocumentation & TrainingDevelop an Implementation Project Plan outlining scope, approach, milestones, and testing procedures in alignment with the IPT (Integrated Project Team)Provide comprehensive training materials and user documentation, including manuals, FAQs, and onboarding sessions for stakeholdersDeliver visualization tools or flow diagrams to communicate data flow, transformations, and lineage clearly to technical and non-technical audiencesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred)8+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data architectureProven experience implementing enterprise data catalog solutions (e.g., Palantir's Ontology, DLAs MetaVault, Collibra, Alation, Informatica EDC, Cloudera Data Catalog, or similar). Familiarity with DoD or federal data management environments and compliance practices is strongly preferredTechnical SkillsExpertise in data cataloging tool Palantir's Ontology or DLAs MetaVault metadata modeling, and lineage tracingPalantir Ontology Certified, preferred Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and standardsProficiency in SQL, data modeling, and integration methods (ETL/ELT)Experience with APIs and scripting (Python, REST APIs)Working understanding of GovCloud, DevSecOps, and SDLC processesFamiliarity with data standards such as EDI, X12, and MILSExperience with Qlik, SAS Viya, and other EA2 stack tools is highly desirableSoft SkillsExcellent communication and documentation abilities for technical and executive audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience working collaboratively within IPTs or cross-functional project teamsDeliverablesImplementation Project Plan for Data Catalog Solution with TestingComprehensive data and metadata inventoryData governance and access policy documentationUser documentation and training materialsReports and dashboards on catalog performance, usage, and data qualitySecurity & ClearanceMust be a US Citizen to be eligible for a DoD security clearance Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 annually. 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