Metadata Specialist (Pentagon) (Hybrid)

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Company: Akima

Location: Arlington, VA 22204

Description:

The Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G9 (ODCS, G9), Enterprise Architecture (EA) - Specialized Design and Compliance Support Services requires reliable and timely Information Technology (IT) services to support ODCS, G-9 directorates and the Army-wide installations enterprise. With a broad depth of capabilities that spans across the PWS task areas, Five Rivers Analytics, LLC (FRA) is a capable and technically qualified, mission-focused small business, honored to be considered for this requirement. FRA is a trusted and proven 8(a) small business (SB) through its current IT support to multiple US Army organizations.

Five Rivers Analytics will look to staff the new Data position with professionals skilled in industry best practices, data governance and strategy, data products, and data lifecycle management. These professionals will understand the right way to do things but have the knowledge and experience of real-world application - meaning the ability to document and implement but knowing when to adjust and shift based on the Army's needs and current maturity levels. Ideal candidates would have experience researching and working with Data Stewards and system owners to document current data methodologies in order to understand how industry best practices can be leveraged or implemented to improve data maturity. These positions will complement and enhance the work of our current Data Modeler.

Responsibilities

  • Work at the lowest data level to understand and document the use, identification, provisioning, and maintenance of Army G-9 data.
  • Utilize knowledge to build a framework with guidance for metadata tagging to standardize entries within the Army Data Catalog (ADC), Army Portfolio Management System (APMS), and Enterprise Knowledge Repository (EKR). These metadata tags will allow system owners to quickly find or update their system records, making for easier maintenance.
  • Document processes and procedures as work instructions.
  • Prepare deliverables to include metadata tagging policies and metadata reports.
  • Other duties as required and assigned.

This position is currently hybrid and requires that you reside within commuting distance of Arlington, Virginia.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in metadata management, tagging, and data cataloging.
  • Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
  • Experience researching/distilling citations and governing documents including laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Artificial Intelligence.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Currently holds an active Public Trust or higher clearance.

Job ID

2025-16758
Work Type

Hybrid
Pay Range

$125,000.00-$135,000.00
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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