Metadata Specialist - LAC Group
Location: USA - DC - Washington DC
LAC Group is seeking a Metadata Specialist to work in the Washington, D.C. area providing high quality Metadata support. Must be able to pass background check. US citizens only.Responsibility:
- Develop metadata schemas to standardize the business semantics of our client.
- Work with various stakeholder groups to articulate information requirements and build familiarity with information architecture principles and artifacts.
- Develop meaningful navigation and information structures for departmental and Fund-wide websites
- Develop tests to validate the navigation structures with users and refine as needed.
- Create metadata, taxonomy, and search plans and collaborate with other enterprise architecture domains to develop comprehensive solution architectures that include the information perspective
- Leverage enterprise search tactics and best practices, such as Best Bets, for enhancing users search experience on the Intranet
- Identify issues and opportunities for future search and taxonomy growth
- Establish information architecture metrics to analyze user behavior patterns that drive IA and usability improvements to the Intranet and the enterprise in general
- Guide the development of functional information architecture requirements for Web applications and search, with other team members
- Provide expertise and advise on metadata structures and navigation elements that ensures correct and quality production of reports/ management information
- Experience with search engine mechanisms and functionalities, combined with in-depth knowledge of search logic and results yielded from query language
- Review and recommend information management best practices to meet changes in business requirements, business processes and technology solutions
Qualifications:
- MLIS Master Library and Information Science preferred or strong Knowledge Management background with demonstrated experience may offset a Master’s degree.
- Significant expertise in developing, managing and mapping metadata for business semantics.
- Experience in developing and/or implementing navigation structures, content strategies, business process and systems analysis.
- Experience in the areas of content modeling and content analysis for both structured and unstructured information.
- Understanding of emerging information services/technology trends; Software as a service, universal clients, web services SOA, web 2.0/3.0, semantic analysis tools such as Smarlogic, Mindmap, thesaurus software packages).
- Knowledge of Unified Management Language (UML).
- Knowledge of a second language besides excellent command of English is desirable. Creative problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multi-project environment and ability to respond immediately to often changing business priorities.
- Must be a US Citizen
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.