Project Leader - Tallahassee, United States - TECKpert

Description

We are looking for a Project Leader to support our client based in Tallahassee, Florida.

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.

This is an on-site position. Candidates must be located in or near Tallahassee, Florida or willing to relocate.

*No third parties and no sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client's capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The project

TECKpert seeks to hire a Project Leader to support our client, a government agency based in Tallahassee, FL. In this role, the Project Leader will be responsible for overseeing data management initiatives within the Department's Data & Analytics (D&A) Office. They will work closely with stakeholders to identify, catalog, and classify data assets, develop and maintain standardized metadata descriptions, and define data classification schemas. Additionally, the Project Leader will conduct data profiling and quality assessment activities, collaborate with data governance members to establish policies and procedures, and provide training and documentation support to data stewards. Leadership, mentorship, and effective communication will be essential to foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence in D&A practices.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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, capturing key attributes such as data source, format, structure, quality, and usage restrictions.
• Taxonomy Development: Define and implement data classification schemas, taxonomies, and ontologies to 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 to evaluate the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data assets, identifying data gaps, anomalies, and errors, together with the 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 that promote consistency, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with data owners, stewards, consumers, and stakeholders across the department to understand their data needs, requirements, and priorities, and 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, enabling them to effectively discover, access, and utilize all data resources.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in D&A practices.
• Implement and monitor data governance processes, including data access controls, data retention policies, and data life cycle management.
• Coordinate with D&A team, data governance members, and department staff working with D&A to improve the quality, integrity, and governance of data assets within the department.

Compensation and Term

This opportunity is for a full-time position with pay commensurate with experience up to $130,000 per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire.

Candidates are expected to work onsite at our client's location.

Qualifications you need

A successful Project Leader possesses or provides the following:

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

1. 3-5 years' experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management.
2. Familiarity with data dictionaries and data cataloging tools and platforms, such as Informatica.
3. Understanding of data governance principles, data quality, data stewardship practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to accurately catalog and document complex data assets.
5. Knowledge of metadata standards and frameworks, such as Dublin Core, ISO 19115, and FGDC- CSDGM.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
7. Ability to work independently.
8. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
9. Ability to effectively communicate technical standards, practices, and initiatives.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.
• Proficiency in data profiling and data analysis techniques using tools like SQL, Excel, or data profiling software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve data quality issues.
• 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.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence.

Next Steps

Thank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.

TECKpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.