Senior Ontologist

Core4ce•Springfield, VA

13d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Ontologist to support the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise ontological frameworks. This role is critical in advancing knowledge management and interoperability initiatives across diverse domains, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and mission requirements. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

Active TS-SCI
15 years of experience and a PhD degree OR BA/BS degree and 20 years of experience and be recognized within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position.
Proven experience in ontology development, semantic technologies, or knowledge representation
Strong understanding of data modeling, metadata standards, and interoperability frameworks
Experience leading technical teams or projects
Ability to work independently on complex, abstract problems
Familiarity with governance processes and policy development
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into strategic insights
Experience with semantic web technologies (e.g., RDF, OWL, SPARQL)
Background in knowledge management or information architecture
Experience working across multiple domains or large-scale enterprise environments
Degree in Ontologies, or related disciplines
3+ years of demonstrated experience supporting ontology governance working groups and initiatives within the DoD/IC.
3+ years of proficiency in using Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) frameworks and implementing Common Core Ontologies (CCO).
3+ years of experience developing and implementing ontologies for modeling specific phenomena related to DoD/IC operations or bioinformatics applications.
3-5 years of advanced-level competency in SPARQL query language.
3-5 years of experience in Python programming for ontology management and integration.
3-5 years of experience leading both technical implementation teams and strategic planning/governance committees.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of ontologies that support organizational goals
Guide and mentor technical teams in building scalable, reusable ontological models
Ensure alignment between ontological frameworks and mission-driven requirements
Work independently on complex ontology structures and data modeling challenges
Drive interoperability and knowledge integration efforts across multiple systems and domains
Participate in governance and policy forums, representing technical perspectives
Translate strategic objectives into actionable ontological and data guidance
Establish best practices, standards, and governance processes for ontology development

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
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