Lead Ontologist - Knowledge-Driven Systems

Black Canyon ConsultingBethesda, Maryland

Remote Full-time

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Manager

Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:Job ResponsibilitiesProficient in semantic standards: RDF, RDFS, OWLExperienced in SPARQL, including query designKnowledge of SHACL, with a clear understanding of constraints versus semanticsProven expertise in designing and implementing ontologies within real-world systemsUnderstanding and practical experience with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) Data principlesDemonstrated ability to translate business problems into effective semantic solutions.

About the job

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify use cases and define competency questions that guide system development.
Translate business requirements into semantic models, schemas, and query patterns.
Design and develop ontologies and data models using LinkML and RDF/OWL.
Create query templates and ensure data transformations align with intended questions.
Communicate system capabilities and results to internal teams and clients, clearly explaining what the system can answer and the reasoning behind it.
Take part in or lead design workshops and important client meetings as needed.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is fully remote. Candidates based in the United States who can work East Coast hours are preferred. Occasional travel may be required, typically once a month for design sessions or key client meetings.

About Black Canyon Consulting

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is at the forefront of transforming data into actionable knowledge. We partner with leading organizations like Knowledge3 to create systems that empower businesses to leverage their data effectively. Our innovative approach ensures that the data we handle is not only structured but also serves as a foundation for explainable AI and analytics.

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