Ontology Project Manager

Why Choose Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company

Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401k with generous company match

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Award Programs

• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Responsibilities:

As an Ontology Project Manager, you will oversee project execution, ensure compliance, and manage deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Security Clearance Required

• 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, particularly in ontology development, strong background in SysEngOps, DevSecOps, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge and capability to deliver project deliverables in the DoD ontology domain.
• Skilled at complex technical projects, particularly in ontology development, knowledge graph integration, or supporting DoD geospatial and all-source analysis.
• Proficient in SysEngOps, DevSecOps, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) processes.
• Skilled in Python, R, SQL/NoSQL, PostgreSQL, ESRI (ArcGIS/ArcPy).

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications to include Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).

EEO Statement

Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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