Principal Data Ontology – Platform Operations

Odyssey

. Provide principal operations data ontology support to the C3C/Kessel Run division .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in operations data ontology support, applying Department of Defense standards to semantic models and taxonomies. Proficient in OWL, RDF, SQL, and SPARQL, with strong communication skills to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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OWLRDFSQLSPARQLTop Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Ontology PrinciplesSemantic ModelsData TransformationData GovernanceData Curation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProactiveFlexibleEngaging

Tools & Technologies

Ontology Editor ToolsProtégé

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseData ModelsSemantic InteroperabilityBFOCCO

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide principal operations data ontology support to the C3C/Kessel Run division
Apply Department of Defense ontology principles and standards to semantic models and taxonomies
Collaborate with subject matter and technical experts to design conceptual frameworks for complex data relationships, entities, and logic
Create and maintain authoritative specifications using OWL, RDF, and related languages
Support implementation and operationalization of ontologies within warfighting systems
Ensure accurate data transformation using written queries and validation tools
Liaise with C3C, enterprise data councils, and working groups
Advocate for standardized data models, AI readiness, and semantic interoperability
Analyze emerging mission requirements to expand and adapt ontologies and data models
Support C3C data artifact curation and governance in enterprise tooling, including data catalogs and message transformation service layers
Collaborate with mission-domain roles and technical SMEs
Support definition of the first formal ontologies within the broader DAF Battle Network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must have Top Secret Security Clearance and be SCI eligible
Preferred: TS/SCI clearance
Preferred: BA/BS
Preferred: 7 years of directly related experience, including DoD experience
Experience with OWL, RDF, and RDFS
Knowledge of BFO, CCO, DIEKM, and other ontology standards
Experience with SQL and SPARQL
Experience with ontology editor tools such as Protégé
General understanding of physical data structures and representation in relational and nonrelational databases
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and synthesize large quantities of information
Ability to communicate information effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences
Flexible, engaging, pleasant, and easy to communicate with
Proactive and professional
Ability to travel 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Tricare supplement
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Learning and development benefit
Paid time off
Holidays
Direct donations, employer match program, and volunteering events through OdysseyCares