Platform Analyst (Data Catalog) 4801

Platform Analyst (Data Catalog) 9+ month contract About the Role The company is expanding its global Integration Catalog within Alation, their central repository documenting all internal and external system integrations (SAP, Salesforce, EDI, and more). With ~1,100 integrations recorded and several thousand remaining, they are seeking a Platform Analyst to drive adoption, engagement, and data quality across global teams. This role is a hybrid of Business Analyst + Project Coordinator, ideal for someone experienced in data cataloging/MDM and skilled at working across technical and business teams. What You'll Do • Partner with application owners and SMEs to identify and document system integrations • Lead workshops, trainings, and stakeholder engagements to increase catalog adoption • Facilitate data collection and ensure high-quality, complete integration documentation • Work closely with developers (India-based) and the project manager to track progress • Maintain and update tasks in JIRA • Evangelize the value of the catalog and drive participation across global regions • Coordinate with stakeholders across US, Europe, Asia-Pac, and South Africa • Prepare presentations, templates, and materials used for training and communication • Support manual entry of catalog data as needed (not a primary responsibility) Required Experience • Experience with a data catalog or MDM tool (Alation preferred; Collibra, Reltio, MDM platforms also acceptable) • Background as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or Project Coordinator supporting technical teams • Experience facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders • Strong documentation, communication, and follow-up skills • Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality • Experience using JIRA • Ability to work across global time zones with some US Eastern overlap Nice to Have • Understanding of system-to-system integrations (SAP, Salesforce, EDI, APIs, etc.) • Experience working in large, matrixed, global organizations • Prior experience using Alation