Apologies for cross-posting... 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 To apply, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yaqmjy67 Katy Davis Recruiting Assistant LAC Group<http://www.lac-group.com> | LibGig<http://www.libgig.com> (323)302-9432 [log in to unmask] LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-davis-006990103/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libgig?lang=en> The information contained in this e-mail message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please contact the sender.