Title: Project Leader
Duration: 12 months
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Environmental Science, Information Science, or related studies, or equivalent work experience.

Data Discovery and Inventory:

• Identify, catalog, and classify data assets, including datasets, databases, and metadata.

Catalog Metadata Management:

• Work with data stewards to develop and maintain standardized metadata descriptions for data assets.
• Capture key attributes such as data source, format, structure, quality, and usage restrictions.

Taxonomy Development:

• Define and implement data classification schemas, taxonomies, and ontologies.
• Organize and categorize data assets according to IT standards, domain-specific topics, themes, and attributes.

Data Profiling and Quality Assessment:

• Conduct data profiling and quality assessment activities.
• Evaluate the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data assets.
• Identify data gaps, anomalies, and errors, working with data stewards and data-source Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Data Governance Support:

• Collaborate with data governance members to establish and enforce data cataloging policies, standards, and procedures.
• Promote consistency, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with data owners, stewards, consumers, and stakeholders across the department.
• Understand their data needs, requirements, and priorities.
• Ensure that cataloged data assets meet their expectations.

Training and Documentation:

• Provide training and documentation support to data stewards on data cataloging best practices, tools, and processes.
• Enable them to effectively manage, access, and utilize all data resources.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members and colleagues.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in D&A practices.

Data Governance Implementation:

• Implement and monitor data governance processes, including data access controls, data retention policies, and data life cycle management.

Coordination:

• Coordinate with team members, data governance members, and client staff.
• Work to improve the quality, integrity, and governance of data assets within the client organization.

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management.

Technical Proficiency:

• Familiarity with data dictionaries and data cataloging tools and platforms, such as Informatica. (Proficiency level – 4)
• Understanding of data governance principles, data quality, data stewardship practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. (Proficiency level – 4)

Organizational Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. (Proficiency level – 4)
• Ability to accurately catalog and document complex data assets.

Metadata Standards:

• Knowledge of metadata standards and frameworks, such as Dublin Core, ISO 19115, and FGDCCSDGM. (Proficiency level – 3)

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. (Proficiency level – 3)
• Ability to work independently and determine work priorities. (Proficiency level – 3)
• Ability to effectively communicate technical standards, practices, and initiatives. (Proficiency level – 3)

Domain-Specific Knowledge:

• Familiarity with environmental science, water quality, or related fields.
• Experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management in a scientific or environmental context.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in data profiling and data analysis techniques using tools like SQL, Excel, or data profiling software.
• Basic understanding of data-related technologies and tools such as ETL, data warehouses, and data lakes.
• Basic understanding of data visualization and reporting tools such as Qlik Sense.

Analytical Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve data quality issues.