Data Analyst - Data Cataloging Analyst
Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22042, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Security, Data Warehousing
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This role is for a Data Cataloging Analyst with a contract length of over 6 months, located remotely. Required skills include data management and analytics experience (2 years), strong documentation abilities, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Pay ranges from $68,000 to $107,000 annually.
South River Federal Solutions is seeking a detail‑oriented Data Cataloging Analyst to support enterprise data governance and catalog development efforts for the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role is responsible for capturing, documenting, and validating metadata to support the creation of a comprehensive baseline data inventory and enterprise data catalog. The analyst works directly with system owners, stewards, and subject matter experts to conduct structured discovery sessions, document system attributes, and populate metadata repositories.
This position ensures metadata accuracy, completeness, and alignment with governance standards while identifying and resolving discrepancies through stakeholder coordination. The role is technical and analytical, focused on system‑level metadata documentation while contributing to broader enterprise catalog integration.
- Conduct structured interviews with system stakeholders
- Populate metadata repositories and governance documentation
- Validate metadata completeness and accuracy
- Track stewardship confirmations and governance approvals
- Review automation outputs for accuracy and alignment with SME input
- Identify discrepancies requiring clarification
- Support usability testing and adoption activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting analytics, data management, or consulting initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to work with both technical teams and operational stakeholders
- Experience with metadata management tools
- Experience supporting federal or healthcare data environments
Pay: $68,000.00 - $ per year
Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
supporting analytics, data management, or consulting: 2 years (Required)
Location:
Falls Church, VA (Required)
Work Location:
Remote
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