Senior Ontologist
Core4ce2 days ago
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Summary
Core4ce is seeking a Senior Ontologist to join their team in Springfield, VA. The role involves supporting the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-level ontological frameworks.
About the Role
As a Senior Ontologist, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of ontological frameworks aligned with mission objectives. You will guide and mentor technical teams in ontology engineering best practices, develop and maintain complex ontologies, and promote interoperability across systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with stakeholders to advance knowledge management initiatives and represent technical perspectives in governance forums.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Ontology, Information Science, Computer Science, Knowledge Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience supporting ontology governance working groups and initiatives within the DoD/IC.
- 3+ years of experience using Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) frameworks and implementing Common Core Ontologies (CCO).
- 3+ years of experience developing and implementing ontologies modeling phenomena related to DoD/IC operations or bioinformatics applications.
Preferred:
- 3–5 years of advanced-level competency in SPARQL query language.
- 3–5 years of experience using Python for ontology development, management, and systems integration.
- 3–5 years of experience leading technical implementation teams and participating in strategic planning or governance committees.
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.
Core4ce
Core4ce is a trusted national security partner that operates with a data mindset. We harness the power of data to advance research and development initiatives, develop technology solutions, and protect national interests. Through collaboration across four disciplines – cyber, analytics, engineering, and mission solutions – we work to ensure that the warfighters and intelligence officers protecting our nation have the best possible tools, data, and operational support. We build long-term relationships with our customers and pair them with top-tier experts who know what’s at stake and how to deliver results with precision and purpose.
Springfield, VA