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Job#: 3037407 Job Description: We are hiring Metadata Analyst! Role: Metadata Analyst Supporting: Large Financial Services Client Location: Merrifield, VA (Hybrid) Assignment Type: Contract Only Duration: ~ 6 Months Role Overview: Are you passionate about data, governance, and driving enterprise-wide data quality initiatives? We’re seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Metadata Analyst to support a large-scale data governance transformation within a highly collaborative enterprise environment. In this role, you’ll help shape metadata management practices, improve data transparency, and support business stakeholders in building a stronger data-driven culture. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who enjoy solving complex data challenges, partnering cross-functionally, and contributing to enterprise data strategy initiatives. Apply today to join a high-visibility initiative where your expertise will directly contribute to enterprise data transformation and governance excellence! Key Responsibilities: • Support the identification, cataloging, and governance of enterprise data assets • Partner with Business Data Owners, Data Stewards, and technical teams to maintain accurate metadata • Curate and enhance business glossary content and enterprise data definitions • Gather and document metadata, business, and technical requirements • Support metadata governance processes for new initiatives and enhancements • Assist with creation and maintenance of data dictionaries and catalog entries • Identify metadata gaps, inconsistencies, and data quality concerns • Help document and visualize data lineage across systems and processes • Collaborate with technical teams on metadata tool implementation, testing, and enhancements • Support enterprise-wide data literacy and data governance initiatives • Ensure metadata standards align with systems of record and governance frameworks Qualifications: • Experience in data governance, metadata management, or enterprise data management • Background partnering with both business and technical stakeholders • Experience with data catalogs, metadata repositories, or data dictionary management • Understanding of data lineage, data lifecycle management, and governance frameworks • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business audiences • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity • Experience supporting enterprise governance programs or metadata tooling initiatives preferred • Familiarity with metadata platforms such as Alation or similar tools is a plus • Financial services industry experience is highly desired Compensation And Benefits The pay rate for this position is $70.00 - $75.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.