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Data Catalog Consultant

Data Catalog Consultant

On site

Boston, United states

Mid level

Freelance

04-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Data Governance Training Facilitation Analytics Snowflake Databricks

Job Specifications

Job Title: Functional Consultant (SME) – Alation Data Catalog

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Roles & Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data governance, data cataloging, and metadata management requirements.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and configure the Alation Data Catalog accordingly.
Act as SME for data discovery, stewardship, lineage, and policy management.
Lead functional setup including domains, workflows, metadata enrichment, and governance processes.
Support integration with enterprise data platforms and security frameworks.
Develop and deliver user training, documentation, and onboarding programs to drive adoption and data literacy.

Required Skills

Hands-on experience with Alation Data Catalog (functional configuration & governance features).
Strong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data stewardship.
Experience in data discovery, lineage, and policy management.
Integration knowledge with enterprise platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake.
Excellent stakeholder communication and requirement analysis skills.
Documentation preparation and training enablement experience.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in data governance, data catalog, or analytics consulting.
Proven functional experience with Alation Data Catalog.
Experience working with enterprise data platforms.
Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.