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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