Knowledge Engineering Lead

Overview

Senior Manager + individual contributor driving digital modernization, process intelligence, semantic orchestration, metadata/content modeling, and AI/ML readiness within a USAFRICOM Directorate. Percentage allocations are anticipated and may adjust with evolving mission priorities.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Advisory (anticipated 25%)

·        Advise O‑6/SES leadership on digital modernization, workflow optimization, and knowledge engineering strategy.

·        Mentor Knowledge Engineers on metadata practices, governance, semantic standards, and workflow digitization.

·        Facilitate alignment across Directorate/CDIT/CDAO; standardize metadata/ontology approaches.

·        Oversee contractor stories/work packages and MVP increments for scope, quality, and compliance.

·        Lead communication, training, and adoption initiatives; promote digital literacy.

Individual Contributor (anticipated 75%)Process Intelligence & Workflow Optimization (anticipated 30%)

·        Map, baseline, and digitize command workflows and Joint Staff standards.

·        Identify bottlenecks; produce versioned workflow diagrams.

·        Convert manual processes into automated/semi‑automated digital workflows using Agile practices.

Ontology, Metadata & Data Structuring (anticipated 30%)

·        Design/maintain minimum viable ontologies (OWL, RDF, SKOS).

·        Apply enterprise metadata, taxonomy, and content‑modeling standards.

·        Enable ingestion/interoperability for MSS and WDP platforms.

·        Optimize models for AI agents/LLMs to power decision tools, dashboards, and predictive analytics.

Education, Training & Adoption (anticipated 10%)

·        Train KMs and users on metadata practices, capture methods, and collaboration/data platforms.

·        Deliver structured outreach and demonstrations to support digital literacy and sustained adoption.

Contractor Oversight & Agile Work Packages (anticipated 5%)

·        Review deliverables and digital capture artifacts (e.g., JIRA, Slack).

·        Validate MVP increments against governance requirements and stakeholder priorities.

 

Note: Percentages may shift with mission requirements

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory; no substitutions).

·        10+ years in knowledge management, process engineering, or related fields.

·        Cross‑functional leadership in DoW/IC environments.

·        Hands‑on configuration/workflow automation with enterprise platforms (Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, or similar).

·        Headquarters/Joint Staff experience; familiarity with battle rhythm and command processes.

·        Ability to drive change and adoption with senior stakeholders (O‑6/SES).

·        Practical experience with metadata/taxonomy/content modeling, ontology concepts, and workflow digitization.

·        U.S. Citizenship; eligible for SOFA and country clearances.

·        DOW Clearance: TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications

·        Power Apps or Power BI for dashboards/decision support.

·        Familiarity with CDAO/CKDP frameworks, DEOS services, and DoW records management.

·        Knowledge engineering frameworks and semantic technologies.

·        Experience with ingestion/interoperability across MSS, WDP, or similar platforms.

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