Project Manager (Ontologist)

NV5 Geospatial is actively recruiting a Project Manager (Ontologist). Strong capabilities in delivering project deliverables in the DoD ontology are required, including ontology development, knowledge graph integration, and supporting DoD geospatial and all-source analysis. The Project Manager (Ontologist) will be based at US Army Garrison Miami/US Southern Command. US citizenship, along with the ability to successfully pass a basic background check for access to US military bases, is required for employment. The successful candidate will have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Work Setting:

Onsite - US Army Garrison - Miami / SOUTHCOM HQ
• Potential travel up to 5-15% of the time

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Oversee task execution, ensuring that all ontology development, machine learning governance, and metadata management initiatives align with mission requirements.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverable tracking, ensuring compliance with spring objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate interagency coordination, ensuring that knowledge representation efforts align with DoD data-sharing agreements and governance frameworks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or a related field, or eleven (11) years of equivalent experience managing complex technical projects particularly in ontology development.
• Strong background in SysEngOps, DevSecOps, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting ontology development, knowledge graph integration, or supporting DoD geospatial and all source analysis.
• Skilled in Python, R, SQL/NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Esri ArcGIS/ArcPy.
• Demonstrated experience with the Stardog Knowledge Graph platform.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex project tasks.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
• Portuguese or Spanish language skills.
• Experience with government IT programs and environments.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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