Data Governance & Metadata Scientist

SOSi sosi.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote United States Full-time Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance

At a glance

Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at SOSi. Remote, United States · full-time · $76,036–$157,920 base.

SalaryStated by SOSi

$76,036 – $157,920

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleData Architecture & Governance

SeniorityMid-level

LocationUnited States

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$76,036–$157,920

PostedSep 17, 2026 · 5w ago

Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and maintain metadata governance frameworks that meet DoD data policies and connect with Data Catalog
Automate metadata tagging in the CIP platform to support discovery, classification and lineage tracking
Run governance workflows that connect OpenLineage, Unity Catalog and GIS metadata standards
Prepare a compliance report covering lineage, classification rules and security improvements

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in data science, information management, GIS or a related area, or five years of equivalent experience
Hands-on experience building metadata governance for structured and unstructured data in cloud environments
Experience tracking lineage and synchronizing metadata across Data Catalog, ESRI Kubernetes and enterprise repositories
Working knowledge of OpenLineage, Apache Atlas or comparable lineage tools, plus DoD metadata policies and geospatial standards

Who this fits

This remote role suits someone with a background in metadata governance, lineage and geospatial data standards. The position depends on a contract award. The listed certifications are optional.

From the employer

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

SOSi is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Scientist to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

The contractor shall establish and maintain metadata governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with DoD data management policies and interoperability with Data Catalog.
The contractor shall develop automated metadata tagging processes to improve data discoverability, classification, and lineage tracking within the Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) platform.
The contractor shall implement and manage data governance workflows, ensuring integration with OpenLineage, Unity Catalog, and GIS metadata standards.
The contractor shall submit the Metadata & Data Governance Compliance Report, detailing lineage tracking, classification policies, and security enhancements.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and capability to develop, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, ensuring metadata consistency, lineage tracking, and interoperability between Data Lake, ESRI Kubernetes environments, and external data sources.
Personnel must be proficient in metadata management, data lineage tracking (Unity Catalog/OpenLineage), schema alignment, and governance best practices.
Expertise in geospatial data standards, data cataloging, and compliance with DoD metadata policies is required.
The contractor shall provide personnel with a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, GIS, or a related field, or;
- five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance, metadata management, or geospatial data integration.
Demonstrated experience in: Implementing metadata governance frameworks for structured and unstructured data in cloud-based environments.
Tracking data lineage and ensuring metadata synchronization across a Data Catalog, ESRI Kubernetes, and enterprise metadata repositories.
Utilizing OpenLineage, Apache Atlas, or similar tools for metadata and data lineage management.
Enforcing compliance with DoD metadata policies and NSG tradecraft standards for geospatial datasets

Preferred Qualifications

Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or ESRI Geospatial Data Management Certification.

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