Senior Staff Data Scientist, Ontology Modeling

GE Vernova

. Own the ontology and knowledge graph strategy across Gas Power’s services, engineering, and commercial domains .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • South Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $119,200 - $198,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ontology and knowledge graph strategy, including proficiency in OWL 2, RDF/RDFS, SHACL, and SPARQL. Capable of delivering data models and semantic technologies while managing stakeholder communication and governance processes.

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Ontology DevelopmentKnowledge Graph StrategyData ModelingSemantic TechnologiesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

OWL 2RDF/RDFSSHACLSPARQLData ModelingKnowledge EngineeringSemantic Layer IntegrationData GovernanceMetadata ManagementMLOps

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Neo4jProtégéPalantir FoundryAtlan

Industry Keywords

EnergyManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentGenAILLM Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudNeo4j

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the ontology and knowledge graph strategy across Gas Power’s services, engineering, and commercial domains
Set enterprise-wide modeling standards and patterns using OWL 2, RDF/RDFS, SHACL, and SPARQL
Resolve cross-domain modeling conflicts and serve as final technical authority on ontology
Design and own the model for scaling ontology work across contractors, FDEs, and SMEs
Build and evolve training curriculum to bring SMEs to self-sufficiency in building and maintaining domain models
Own the organization’s overall ontology-building capability
Define the model approval framework, review criteria, review process, and escalation path
Serve as final arbiter for contested or high-risk model approvals
Own semantic model governance, including versioning, lifecycle, access, metadata, and lineage management
Audit for drift, inconsistency, and standards erosion as the knowledge graph grows
Partner with GenAI/ML and AI platform teams so the knowledge graph grounds RAG and agentic workflows
Communicate modeling trade-offs and delivery progress to technical teams and senior stakeholders
Contribute reusable standards, reference documentation, and mentoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, data science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
4–6 years of professional experience in data modeling, semantic technologies, or knowledge engineering
At least 1–2 years working directly with ontologies
Professional experience delivering data models, semantic technologies, or knowledge engineering solutions, including direct work with ontologies or knowledge graphs
Hands-on proficiency with OWL 2, RDF/RDFS, SHACL, and SPARQL
Experience with at least one ontology, graph, or semantic modeling platform or tool, such as Neo4j, Protégé, Palantir Foundry, or Atlan
Working knowledge of modern cloud data environments and integration patterns connecting semantic layers to enterprise data products
Ability to independently deliver a defined technical scope within a broader architecture and product roadmap
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to convert ambiguous requirements into clear semantic models and recommendations
Experience in an industrial, energy, or manufacturing environment preferred
Exposure to GenAI/LLM applications, particularly RAG architectures grounded in structured knowledge, preferred
Familiarity with MCP or similar agent-to-data integration patterns preferred
Experience contributing to platform evaluation or architecture decision documents for executive audiences preferred
Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, or MLOps practices preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
Relocation assistance not provided