aFit Staffing is seeking a Metadata Catalog Specialist to execute the hands-on work of building out a client's data catalog: scanning source systems, tagging and classifying datasets, curating catalog entries, and producing dataset-level documentation. This role is the primary point of execution for turning an enterprise metadata model and cataloging standards into a populated, usable catalog, and works directly with business or agency stewards during onboarding. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Metadata Scanning, Tagging & Catalog Curation • Execute metadata scanning and classification of datasets as systems are onboarded by wave. • Tag and curate catalog entries in accordance with the enterprise metadata model and cataloging standards. • Produce dataset-level documentation for cataloged and inventoried datasets. • Administer the data catalog platform, including user access, workflow configuration, and connector/scanner setup. Taxonomy, Glossary & Discoverability • Contribute to and maintain business glossary terms, taxonomies, and classification hierarchies. • Improve dataset discoverability through consistent tagging, descriptions, and search optimization within the catalog. • Perform periodic quality checks on metadata completeness and accuracy across the catalog. Onboarding & Standardization • Assist with catalog standardization and implementation during onboarding waves. • Support business units or agencies in applying consistent metadata, naming, and classification conventions. • Contribute to source and dataset inventories as part of catalog build-out. Stewardship Enablement & Training • Build and maintain reusable templates, checklists, and job aids for data stewards. • Apply privacy/sensitivity classification to catalog entries and associated access-control tagging. • Train and support end users and data stewards on catalog tool usage and metadata standards. • Capture lessons learned and recurring patterns from onboarding to improve future catalog builds. Documentation & Reporting Support • Maintain catalog onboarding and lineage rollout summaries for status reporting. • Support project managers and architects with backlog items related to scanning, classification, and catalog readiness. • Store documentation and catalog artifacts in client-owned repositories as directed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 3+ years of experience in metadata management, data cataloging, or data stewardship execution roles. • Hands-on experience scanning, classifying, and tagging datasets within a data catalog or governance platform. • Experience developing or maintaining taxonomies, ontologies, or business glossaries. • Direct experience with Microsoft Purview catalog scanning and classification. • Experience working directly with business or agency stakeholders during data onboarding, including end-user training. • Familiarity with privacy/sensitivity classification frameworks. • Familiarity with Informatica or Databricks metadata capabilities.