Austin, TX, US
LOCATION: Austin, TX (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week near UT campus)
CONTRACT DURATION: 6 to 12 months
We are seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Consultant to lead the implementation of Informatica MDM at a state government agency. This is a hybrid role for local Austin candidates only. This role is central to establishing a trusted, authoritative source of demographic and entity data across agency systems. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on Informatica MDM expertise and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on data management practices within a state government agency while working with cutting-edge MDM technology in a collaborative, hybrid environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead end-to-end MDM implementation, including requirements gathering, schema design, configuration, and rollout
Design and implement MDM data models with a focus on demographic and person-centric data (names, addresses, identity attributes, etc.)
Configure Informatica MDM Hub, including match/merge rules, trust scores, cleanse functions, and workflow definitions
Architect and manage the solution within the Informatica Cloud (IDMC) environment, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with state IT standards
Collaborate with agency data stewards to define survivorship rules, data quality thresholds, and stewardship workflows
Train data stewards on MDM concepts, tools, and day-to-day processes
Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to both technical teams and program stakeholders throughout the engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years of hands-on MDM experience, with at least 3 years implementing Informatica MDM (Hub/360)
Strong expertise in MDM data modeling, particularly in demographic and identity domains
Proficiency in configuring Informatica MDM Hub components: schema manager, match-merge engine, data stewardship workflows, and landing/staging tables
Experience with the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC/IDMC MDM) environment
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data concepts for non-technical audiences, including government data stewards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and executive stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience with state or local government agencies or large public-sector data environments
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models
Experience integrating Informatica MDM with source systems via APIs or ETL pipelines