Ontologist - Sr

Nalley Consulting

Doral, FL

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Borland ObjectWindows Library (OWL) Programming Libraries, Business Analysis, C Programming Language, Cisco Unity, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Decision Support, Defense Intelligence, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Disability Insurance, ESRI, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Git, Information Science, Intelligence Community, Java, Life Insurance, Metadata, Ontology, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RDF (Resource Description Framework), SPARQL, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semantic Search, Small Business, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spatial Data, Structured Data, System Operations, Team Player, Web Programming, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
LOCATION
Doral, FL
POSTED
Today
Join the Nalley Consulting team at Southcom HQ.

Position: Ontologist
LCAT: Senior
Location: SOUTHCOM HQ, Doral, FL / Off-site
Office: U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND J2

Required clearance: No

Required education: Master’s degree or higher (e.g., Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Science, GIS, Data Science, Business Analytics, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field; or a minimum of 11+ years of experience in ontology development, semantic technologies.

Description:
  • Develop, refine, and maintain domain-specific ontologies to support structured data integration, semantic search, and AI-assisted decision support.
  • Enforce adherence to W3C standards and metadata alignment between Databricks Unity Catalog, GIS metadata systems, and operational data stores.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to ensure ontology-driven tagging and entity resolution enhance the relevance of research outputs.
  • Submit the Ontology Governance & Standardization Report, detailing ontology updates, integrations, and compliance with metadata standards.
Required Experience: 
  • Possess the knowledge and capability to develop ontologies 
  • Proficiency in writing advanced SPARQL queries
  • Strong skills in the W3C Web Ontology Language (OWL)
  • Solid understanding of Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and Common Core Ontologies (CCO)
  • Proficiency in both Java and Python for ontology-driven application development
  • Experience with Bash scripting for automation tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with ESRI data tools, including ArcGIS
  • Background in DevSecOps practices, version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively
  • Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in ontology design, semantic data modeling, and SPARQL query development, with proficiency in W3C standards (RDF, OWL, SHACL) and supporting frameworks like Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and Common Core Ontologies (CCO).


 

ABOUT NALLEY CONSULTING

Nalley Consulting is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business working with prime partners to staff Department of Defense and Intelligence Community positions. Created by a U.S. Navy intelligence veteran, Nalley Consulting has grown to include multiple IDIQ vehicles in several states.

Nalley Consulting fringe benefits include:

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • PTO
  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid military-reserve leave
  • Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
  • 401k matching up to 5 percent of the base salary
  • Flex time
  • Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

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