Mission Data Ontology Architect

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Bath Township (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks a Data Ontology & Standards Engineer/Scientist to lead the design and governance of mission-focused data ontologies, standards, and knowledge models to enable interoperable, integrated intelligence data across NASIC and partner enterprises. This position is contingent upon contract award and requires collaboration with mission analysts, engineers, and data owners.

The role will guide data architecture planning, document data standards for consistent data

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
8+ years of experience in data architecture, ontology/metadata design, or enterprise data management.
Experience defining and managing controlled vocabularies, taxonomies, or ontologies in complex domains.
Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and data integration patterns.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional standards and governance efforts.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge models, including mission-relevant terms, definitions, hierarchies, and relationships.
Define and document data standards that enable consistent data integration and reuse.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and adopt standards.
Guide data architecture planning and standard approval processes in coordination with governance bodies.
Support integration of ontologies and standards into tools, repositories, and workflows.
Produce the Data Ontology Posture Report monthly.