z - Ontology and Taxonomy Consultant 2021 at Enterprise Knowledge LLC

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Taxonomy design, Ontology design, Information architecture, Content governance, Metadata schemas, Consulting, Knowledge management, SKOS, RDF, OWL, ANSI/NISO Z.39.19, ISO 25964, Semantic technologies, Enterprise knowledge graphs, Usability testing, User experience optimization

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Enterprise Knowledge is hiring for a full-time Ontology and Taxonomy consultant to join our growing Data and Information Management Practice. As with all of our positions, we are seeking independent thinkers with exceptional communications skills, both written and oral. This position demands excellent “front of the house” consulting skills. The Taxonomy and Ontology Designer will be responsible for an array of tasks including leading the design and development of an enterprise taxonomy/ontology for global organizations, helping to develop and deliver taxonomy, information architecture and content governance plans, reviewing existing taxonomies, ontologies, and metadata schemas, providing critical reviews of client websites and information systems, and leading the development of Enterprise Knowledge ontology/taxonomy consulting deliverables. As an EK team member, you will have the opportunity to learn from enthusiastic colleagues, take advantage of our unique benefits, and help build our innovative culture. Don’t just take our word for it – we were recently featured as one of Washington Business Journal and Inc. Magazine’s 2021 Best Workplaces! Responsibilities Lead the design and development of an enterprise taxonomy for global clients Facilitate design and analysis sessions Help to develop and deliver taxonomy/ontology design, solutions architecture, and governance plans Review existing taxonomies and metadata schemas Provide critical reviews of client websites and information systems Lead the development of Enterprise Knowledge ontology and taxonomy consulting deliverables Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Library Science, data science or related field At least 3 years designing and managing taxonomies, thesauri, and/or ontologies 3 - 5 years of consulting experience Proven experience working directly with clients, providing briefings, facilitating meetings, and presenting work products Interest in developing as a consultant and taking on additional responsibilities for winning and delivering work Familiarity with taxonomy and thesauri standards including ANSI/NISO Z.39.19 and ISO 25964 Familiarity with interoperability standards including SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organization System), RDF (Resource Description Framework), and OWL (Web Ontology Language) Preferred Skills and Qualifications Master’s Degree or higher in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Library Science, or related field Experience with taxonomy or ontology management tools and semantic technologies (Smartlogic Semaphore, PoolParty, Synaptica, Mondeca, etc.) Experience with enterprise knowledge graphs Experience in developing low-fidelity wireframes using Balsamiq, Adobe XD, InDesign, etc. Experience with usability testing and user experience optimization using Optimal Workshop “We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

Responsibilities

The consultant will lead the design and development of enterprise taxonomies and ontologies for global organizations. They will also facilitate design sessions, develop governance plans, and provide critical reviews of client information systems.