Ontologist - Expert System Integrator

Mission Intelligence Group; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mission Intelligence Group seeks an Ontologist – Expert System Integrator to advance ontology governance and enterprise-level GEOINT integration. You will design and implement ontology frameworks, translate mission needs into actionable solutions, and guide project planning for secure, scalable systems.

You will lead technical teams, coordinate with Government stakeholders, and ensure alignment with Foundation GEOINT objectives while leveraging JIRA/Confluence for agile execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 18+ years of experience as a Systems Integrator in lieu of a degree.
• Expert-level experience in Systems Integration, Systems Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture Integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration across NSG/ASG systems-of-systems enterprise.
• Provide strategy, requirements, processes, and capability development guidance.
• Capture and translate mission requirements into operational capabilities and technical solutions.
• Support backlog grooming, roadmap development, and feature prioritization with Product Managers.
• Manage agile schedules and collaborate with multi-contractor and Government teams.
• Analyze user workflows to identify automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Evaluate cloud capabilities, architecture traceability, and scheduling constraints.
• Interpret customer data requirements while ensuring mission alignment.
• Collaborate with IPOs, the CDO, and enterprise stakeholders to achieve Content Conveyance objectives.
• Support AoA, CoA, Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
• Lead teams for ontology design, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain ontology frameworks supporting Foundation GEOINT.
• Assist Government leadership with planning, performance engineering, and interface design.
• Maintain Agile project schedules using JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Operate in multi-contractor and Government environments with competing priorities.

Skills

Systems Integration

GEOINT domain knowledge

Ontology governance

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Ontologist – Expert System Integrator

Are you an experienced Systems Integrator with deep expertise in GEOINT, ontology frameworks, and enterprise-level systems engineering? Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a highly skilled Ontologist – Expert System Integrator to support the evolution and integration of mission-critical capabilities across the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) and Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG) enterprise. In this role, you will drive the adoption of new data sources, guide ontology governance, and ensure seamless integration of capabilities that directly support national security missions.

Your Role

As an Ontologist – Expert System Integrator, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting the Government's vision for enterprise-wide systems integration and data interoperability. You will lead the design, implementation, and governance of ontology frameworks, translate mission requirements into actionable solutions, and provide expert guidance that enables efficient planning, acquisition, and execution of GEOINT capabilities. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge mission needs, technical architectures, and stakeholder priorities across a complex Intelligence Community environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee integration efforts across the NSG/ASG systems-of-systems enterprise
• Provide expert technical guidance relating strategy, requirements, processes, and capability development
• Conduct solution assessments, integration planning, and scheduling analysis across product lines and mission services
• Capture, analyze, and translate mission and customer requirements into operational capabilities and technical solutions
• Partner with Product Managers to support backlog grooming, roadmap development, and feature prioritization
• Analyze user workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Evaluate cloud service capabilities, architecture traceability, workflow constraints, and scheduling limitations
• Interpret and implement customer data requirements while ensuring mission alignment
• Collaborate with IPOs, the Chief Data Officer (CDO), and other enterprise stakeholders to achieve Content Conveyance objectives
• Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Courses of Action (CoA), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments
• Lead technical teams responsible for ontology design, implementation, governance, and lifecycle management
• Establish and maintain ontology frameworks supporting Foundation GEOINT
• Assist Government leadership with technical planning, project management performance engineering, risk management, and interface design
• Maintain Agile project schedules using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Operate effectively within multi-contractor and Government team environments while managing competing priorities and deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Management Information Systems
  • Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Engineering Management
  • Ontologies
  • Related STEM discipline

OR

• 18+ years of experience as a Systems Integrator in lieu of a degree

• 18+ years of relevant experience supporting Government or Industry programs involving:

  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements Development Processes
  • NGA Production and Dissemination
  • IC TCPED Operations

• Expert-level experience in:

  • Systems Integration
  • Systems Engineering
  • Enterprise Architecture Integration

• Active TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph

• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams within a complex mission environment

• Demonstrated success working within multi-contractor and Government organizations

Desired Qualifications

• Expert proficiency with:

  • Basic Formal Ontology (BFO)
  • Common Core Ontologies (CCO)

• Working knowledge of:

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Systems Engineering methodologies, tools, and languages
  • Software Development Frameworks

• Experience supporting Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) programs and missions

• Familiarity with:

  • Photogrammetry
  • Remote Sensing
  • Image Science
  • Information Management disciplines

• Experience supporting ontology development, governance, and enterprise data interoperability initiatives

Location

100% Onsite in Springfield, Virginia
Remote and hybrid work are not available for this position.

Why Mission Intelligence Group

At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off

Join Our Team

If you are motivated by supporting GEOINT analysts, improving mission systems, and delivering reliable capabilities to the operational community, we invite you to apply.