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25-6050: Senior Ontology Expert/Project Manager - Doral, FL
Navitas Business Consulting Inc.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Dec 2025
About the role
Senior Ontology Expert / Project Manager
Job ID#: 25-6050
Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI
Location: Doral, FL
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
The Senior Ontology Expert / Project Manager will lead and deliver complex technical projects within the DoD ontology and knowledge‑engineering domain. This role requires deep expertise in ontology development, semantic data integration, and geospatial/all‑source analytic environments, combined with strong project management and systems engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate excels at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring alignment with DoD mission requirements, standards, and timelines.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Job ID#: 25-6050
Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI
Location: Doral, FL
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
The Senior Ontology Expert / Project Manager will lead and deliver complex technical projects within the DoD ontology and knowledge‑engineering domain. This role requires deep expertise in ontology development, semantic data integration, and geospatial/all‑source analytic environments, combined with strong project management and systems engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate excels at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring alignment with DoD mission requirements, standards, and timelines.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage complex technical projects focused on ontology development, knowledge graph integration, and semantic data solutions supporting DoD geospatial and all‑source analysis.
- Oversee project planning, execution, risk management, and delivery of high‑quality technical outputs.
- Apply SysEngOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure secure, efficient, and repeatable development workflows.
- Manage version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment of ontology‑driven capabilities.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, technical teams, and mission partners to ensure project alignment with DoD data standards and operational needs.
- Utilize Python, R, SQL/NoSQL, PostgreSQL, and ESRI tools (ArcGIS/ArcPy) to support data modeling, analysis, and integration tasks.
- Apply PMP, CSM, and CSEP methodologies to structure project execution, sprint planning, systems engineering processes, and quality assurance.
- Provide technical leadership in semantic modeling, ontology alignment, and integration of structured and unstructured data sources.
- Ensure documentation, reporting, and deliverables meet DoD compliance, security, and performance requirements.
- Master’s degree or higher (e.g., Ph.D.) in Systems Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or a closely related field; or a minimum of 11+ years of experience managing complex technical projects.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Ontology development and semantic technologies
- Knowledge graph integration
- Managing technical teams and project deliverables
- Strong background in SysEngOps, DevSecOps, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with:
- Python and R
- SQL/NoSQL databases
- PostgreSQL
- ESRI tools (ArcGIS/ArcPy)
- Experience applying PMP, CSM, and CSEP processes in technical project environments.
- Strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and experience collaborating with cross‑functional and mission‑focused teams.
- Active TS/SCI
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employ
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