Description
The Knowledge Engineer (KE) is embedded within a USAFRICOM Directorate to support CDAO’s mission of enabling digital modernization and accelerating AI/ML adoption across the AFRICOM enterprise.
The KE will document, digitize, and optimize command workflows; design and standardize semantic ontologies; and configure out-of-the-box Microsoft 365/DEOS capabilities to improve data accessibility, operational efficiency, and decision advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Intelligence & Workflow Optimization (30%)
- Map, baseline, and digitize existing command workflows and Joint Staff standards.
- Identify bottlenecks using process intelligence methods and develop versioned workflow diagrams.
- Transition manual processes into automated or semi-automated digital workflows using Agile implementation practices.
- Ontology Development & Data Standardization (30%)
- Conduct semantic orchestration: design and maintain minimum viable ontologies in standard formats (OWL, RDF, SKOS).
- Ensure documentation, models, and related data products adhere to metadata standards for seamless integration into MSS and WDP.
- Prepare ontologies and models so AI agents and LLMs can access authoritative, secure data for decision support tools, dashboards, and predictive analytics.
- Education, Training & System Adoption (30%)
- Train Knowledge Managers and functional users on metadata practices, knowledge capture methods, and modern collaboration/data platforms (Microsoft 365, Databricks, Palantir).
- Promote data literacy and adoption of new digital workflows across Directorates.
- Contractor Oversight & Agile Work Package Management (10%)
- Review technical work packages for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards.
- Evaluate scope and dataflow functionality through digital capture tools (e.g., JIRA, Slack or similar) and ensure delivery of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) increments aligned with stakeholder needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory) , DEOS contract requirement; no substitutions allowed.
- 10+ years of experience in knowledge management, process engineering, or closely related fields.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in DoW or IC environments.
- Hands-on configuration skills in Microsoft 365: SharePoint administration, Power Automate workflows, and Teams governance (must be able to build, not only advise conceptually).
- Experience within U.S. military headquarters or Joint Staff directorates; understanding battle rhythm, command processes, and operational documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and facilitate adoption among senior stakeholders (O-6/SES).
- Practical experience with ontologies, metadata standards, and workflow digitization.
- U.S. Citizenship; eligible for SOFA status and required country clearances.
- DOW Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Power Apps or Power BI for dashboards and decision support.
- Familiarity with CDAO/CKDP frameworks, DEOS enterprise services, and DoW records management.
- Background in knowledge engineering frameworks, semantic technologies, or content modeling.
- Experience supporting data ingestion, tagging, and interoperability across MSS, WDP, or similar analytical platforms.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace