Knowledge Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Knowledge Engineer embedded with a USAFRICOM Directorate to advance digital modernization, AI adoption, and decision support via standardized ontologies and automated workflows.

The role emphasizes Microsoft 365 configuration, data governance, and agile delivery of MVP increments while collaborating with senior stakeholders in a DoD/IC setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for DEOS contract.
• 10+ years in knowledge management, process engineering, or related fields.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in DoD/IC environments.
• Hands-on Microsoft 365 configuration: SharePoint, Power Automate, Teams governance.
• Experience in US military HQ or Joint Staff; knowledge of battle rhythm and docs.
• Proven change leadership with senior stakeholders (O-6/SES).
• Ontology, metadata standards, and workflow digitization expertise.
• U.S. Citizenship; SOFA eligibility and country clearances.
• DOW TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Process Intelligence & Workflow Optimization: map and digitize workflows; identify bottlenecks.
• Ontology Development & Data Standardization: design ontologies (OWL, RDF, SKOS) and ensure metadata conformance.
• Education, Training & System Adoption: train knowledge managers on metadata, platforms (MS 365, Databricks, Palantir).
• Contractor Oversight & Agile Work Package Management: review work packages and MVP delivery.

Skills

Knowledge management

Process engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Change leadership

Ontology & metadata

Workflow digitization

Citizenship & SOFA eligibility

Security clearance TS/SCI

Military HQ experience

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory) — DEOS contract requirement

Tools

SharePoint Admin

Power Automate

Teams governance

Job description

Overview

The Knowledge Engineer (KE) is embedded within a USAFRICOM Directorate to support CDAO’s mission of enabling digital modernization and accelerating AI/ML adoption across the AFRICOM enterprise. KEs document, digitize, and optimize command workflows; design and standardize semantic ontologies; and configure out‑of‑the‑box Microsoft 365/DEOS capabilities to improve data accessibility, operational efficiency, and decision advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Process Intelligence & Workflow Optimization (30%)

• Map, baseline, and digitize existing command workflows and Joint Staff standards.
• Identify bottlenecks using process intelligence methods and develop versioned workflow diagrams.
• Transition manual processes into automated or semi‑automated digital workflows using Agile implementation practices.

Ontology Development & Data Standardization (30%)

• Conduct semantic orchestration: design and maintain minimum viable ontologies in standard formats (OWL, RDF, SKOS).
• Ensure documentation, models, and related data products adhere to metadata standards for seamless integration into MSS and WDP.
• Prepare ontologies and models so AI agents and LLMs can access authoritative, secure data for decision support tools, dashboards, and predictive analytics.

Education, Training & System Adoption (30%)

• Train Knowledge Managers and functional users on metadata practices, knowledge capture methods, and modern collaboration/data platforms (Microsoft 365, Databricks, Palantir).
• Promote data literacy and adoption of new digital workflows across Directorates.

Contractor Oversight & Agile Work Package Management (10%)

• Review technical work packages for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards.
• Evaluate scope and dataflow functionality through digital capture tools (e.g., JIRA, Slack or similar) and ensure delivery of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) increments aligned with stakeholder needs.

Note: Percentages may shift with mission requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory) — DEOS contract requirement; no substitutions allowed.
• 10+ years of experience in knowledge management, process engineering, or closely related fields.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in DoW or IC environments.
• Hands‑on configuration skills in Microsoft 365: SharePoint administration, Power Automate workflows, and Teams governance (must be able to build, not only advise conceptually).
• Experience within U.S. military headquarters or Joint Staff directorates; understanding battle rhythm, command processes, and operational documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and facilitate adoption among senior stakeholders (O‑6/SES).
• Practical experience with ontologies, metadata standards, and workflow digitization.
• U.S. Citizenship; eligible for SOFA status and required country clearances.
• DOW Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Power Apps or Power BI for dashboards and decision support.
• Familiarity with CDAO/CKDP frameworks, DEOS enterprise services, and DoW records management.
• Background in knowledge engineering frameworks, semantic technologies, or content modeling.
• Experience supporting data ingestion, tagging, and interoperability across MSS, WDP, or similar analytical platforms.

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