{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6b213df4f8bbd52f65a4cb3f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6b213df4f8bbd52f65a4cb3f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6b213df4f8bbd52f65a4cb3f","title":"Analytic Methodologist - Expert","description":"Analytic MethodologistVantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getterswhere people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.\r\nTo be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with an in-scope CI poly.\r\nWe're hiring multiple Analytic Methodologists to join our team. In this position you will support the development of analytic strategies to resolve key intelligence questions of mission-driven requirements. Analytic Methodologists will support a dynamic Object-Based Intelligence (OBI) program focused on predictive analytics, structured methodologies, and semantic integration across the defense intelligence mission set. This role involves designing and recommending analytic strategies, developing repeatable workflows, and engineering knowledge models to support anticipatory intelligence across a wide range of national security domainsincluding emerging technologies, geopolitical trends, military capabilities, and threat networks.\r\nResponsibilities: A day in the life/What the position will be doing:\r\nDeconstruct complex and ambiguous intelligence questions to recommend structured analytic methodologies tailored to mission requirements.\r\nEvaluate and adapt existing analytic models, algorithms, and frameworks to improve objectivity, completeness, and predictive value of intelligence production.\r\nDesign, develop, and maintain domain-specific ontologies to enable semantic representation of data inputs, facilitating integration of data sources and interoperability with internal and external OMSs.\r\nDesign, develop, and maintain knowledge graphs leveraging domain-specific ontologies to support advance data querying, data visualization, and integration of intelligence function via OBI standards.\r\nApply semantic web standards (e.g., RDF, OWL, SPARQL) to knowledge model entities, relationships, and vocabularies in accordance with industry and government data standards.\r\nEstablish processes for ontology version control, change management, stakeholder and governance review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with IC and DoD policies and standards.\r\nCollaborate with team members to enhance semantic data retrieval and reasoning across knowledge graphs through development and optimization of data queries via multiple protocols (e.g., GraphQL, SPARQL, SHACL, SQL).\r\nCollaborate with team members to validate and refine exploratory efforts to automate ontologies and associated components to ensure semantic accuracy, relevance, and interoperability with existing knowledge modeling and knowledge graph capabilities.\r\nCollaborate with team members to evaluate effectiveness of exploratory efforts to automate ontology and associated component generation leveraging qualitative and quantitative metrics.\r\nSupport capability development by contributing, editing, and storing ontologies and knowledge models in Government owned/controlled source version control repositories.\r\nMinimum Qualifications:\r\nMust be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI poly.\r\n20 years of experience and an advanced degree\r\nExperience with structured analytic methods and designing repeatable analytic processes.\r\nFamiliarity with semantic technologies and ontology development tools (e.g., Protg).\r\nExcellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to tailor to technical and non-technical audiences.\r\nPossesses knowledge and experience of advanced analytics and data storage.\r\nKnowledge of various data science applications and architectures. Experience with Python.\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\nAbility to synthesize abstract concepts into actionable intelligence products.\r\nExperience applying predictive analytics to strategic intelligence problems across multiple domains.\r\nDevelops and employs strategies to analyze key issues, draw conclusions from data, and recommend viable solutions to address customer mission needs.\r\nAbility to lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete complex data science projects.\r\nExperienced in applying statistical and data visualization skills.\r\nStrong problem-solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large structured and unstructured data sets.\r\nProven ability to learn and master new software, technologies and techniques.\r\nExperience in two or more of the following: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Hadoop, R, C++, SQL Database/Coding, or visualization tools such as Tableau.\r\nPay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.\r\nThe base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $145,000.00 - $241,000.00 annually.\r\nFor all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.\r\nBenefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.\r\nAdditionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.\r\nThe application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.\r\nTo apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.\r\nEEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. 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Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getterswhere people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.\r\nTo be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with an in-scope CI poly.\r\nWe're hiring multiple Analytic Methodologists to join our team. In this position you will support the development of analytic strategies to resolve key intelligence questions of mission-driven requirements. Analytic Methodologists will support a dynamic Object-Based Intelligence (OBI) program focused on predictive analytics, structured methodologies, and semantic integration across the defense intelligence mission set. This role involves designing and recommending analytic strategies, developing repeatable workflows, and engineering knowledge models to support anticipatory intelligence across a wide range of national security domainsincluding emerging technologies, geopolitical trends, military capabilities, and threat networks.\r\nResponsibilities: A day in the life/What the position will be doing:\r\nDeconstruct complex and ambiguous intelligence questions to recommend structured analytic methodologies tailored to mission requirements.\r\nEvaluate and adapt existing analytic models, algorithms, and frameworks to improve objectivity, completeness, and predictive value of intelligence production.\r\nDesign, develop, and maintain domain-specific ontologies to enable semantic representation of data inputs, facilitating integration of data sources and interoperability with internal and external OMSs.\r\nDesign, develop, and maintain knowledge graphs leveraging domain-specific ontologies to support advance data querying, data visualization, and integration of intelligence function via OBI standards.\r\nApply semantic web standards (e.g., RDF, OWL, SPARQL) to knowledge model entities, relationships, and vocabularies in accordance with industry and government data standards.\r\nEstablish processes for ontology version control, change management, stakeholder and governance review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with IC and DoD policies and standards.\r\nCollaborate with team members to enhance semantic data retrieval and reasoning across knowledge graphs through development and optimization of data queries via multiple protocols (e.g., GraphQL, SPARQL, SHACL, SQL).\r\nCollaborate with team members to validate and refine exploratory efforts to automate ontologies and associated components to ensure semantic accuracy, relevance, and interoperability with existing knowledge modeling and knowledge graph capabilities.\r\nCollaborate with team members to evaluate effectiveness of exploratory efforts to automate ontology and associated component generation leveraging qualitative and quantitative metrics.\r\nSupport capability development by contributing, editing, and storing ontologies and knowledge models in Government owned/controlled source version control repositories.\r\nMinimum Qualifications:\r\nMust be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI poly.\r\n20 years of experience and an advanced degree\r\nExperience with structured analytic methods and designing repeatable analytic processes.\r\nFamiliarity with semantic technologies and ontology development tools (e.g., Protg).\r\nExcellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to tailor to technical and non-technical audiences.\r\nPossesses knowledge and experience of advanced analytics and data storage.\r\nKnowledge of various data science applications and architectures. Experience with Python.\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\nAbility to synthesize abstract concepts into actionable intelligence products.\r\nExperience applying predictive analytics to strategic intelligence problems across multiple domains.\r\nDevelops and employs strategies to analyze key issues, draw conclusions from data, and recommend viable solutions to address customer mission needs.\r\nAbility to lead multi-disciplinary teams to complete complex data science projects.\r\nExperienced in applying statistical and data visualization skills.\r\nStrong problem-solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large structured and unstructured data sets.\r\nProven ability to learn and master new software, technologies and techniques.\r\nExperience in two or more of the following: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Hadoop, R, C++, SQL Database/Coding, or visualization tools such as Tableau.\r\nPay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.\r\nThe base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $145,000.00 - $241,000.00 annually.\r\nFor all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.\r\nBenefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.\r\nAdditionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.\r\nThe application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.\r\nTo apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.\r\nEEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. 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