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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.