Accenture
Data Governance & Catalog Specialist
$86K–$176K
Suitland, MD +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 9, 2026
- Location
- Suitland, MD
Suitland, Maryland, United States - Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
About the job
Implements and manages data cataloging and metadata strategy, while validating data products and helping mission users discover, understand, and use them.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute test plans for data pipelines, APIs, and data products; validate accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
- Ensure data products are discoverable in the enterprise catalog, accessible through APIs, and aligned with metadata; advise on quality standards and service expectations.
- Create user documentation and guides, gather adopter feedback, and support data mesh principles and DME adoption.
What they ask for
- U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Strong user-level experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
- Experience using data catalog interfaces such as Snowflake, Collibra, and metadata tagging platforms.
- Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python), plus experience in data quality assurance, functional testing, and technical documentation.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting data mesh architecture or working within enabling/advocacy teams.
- Federal mission experience, especially Air Force or intelligence-aligned data platforms; experience collaborating with early adopters or mission partners is also preferred.
Pay
$86,400 — $176,200 USD base salary
Tools
Postman, Snowflake, Collibra, SQL, Python, Databricks, Palantir
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