Data Standards Support (Lifecycle Acquisition-Expert)

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in NSG Data Standards, driving compliance, interoperability, and risk reduction across lifecycle acquisition efforts. Provides technical leadership and advisory support to programs, developers, and standards bodies to ensure effective implementation and evolution of GEOINT data standards.Advise NSG programs, projects, and portfolios on data standards related to architecture, interoperability, and complianceProvide technical guidance to developers to support compliant and effective implementation of NSG data standardsSupport standards developers in creating data standards that are implementable, testable, and interoperableEngage with industry and international standards organizations to influence alignment with NSG requirementsServe as a data standards SME within Agile development teamsAssist Program Management Offices in developing compliance testing strategiesProvide technical expertise to portfolio initiatives on applying data standards to achieve mission objectivesMonitor and report on activities within international standards bodies that may impact NSGServe as a resource on the correct and effective use of data standardsAnalyze GEOINT data flow architectures (sensor to user to archive) and recommend standards-based solutions to enhance interoperabilityIdentify gaps in GEOINT standards and lead development efforts for emerging data types (e.g., LiDAR, hyperspectral imagery, EO/IR)Conduct expert reviews of JCIDS documentation and provide standards-based recommendationsSupport engagement with Combatant Commands (COCOMs), system developers, program offices, and acquisition stakeholdersContribute to data production and R&D initiatives aligned with service and COCOM acquisition needsIdentify new GEOINT data sources for integration into the NSGAdvocate for GEOINT-enabling capabilities and enterprise-wide interoperabilityParticipate in IC and DoD demonstrations and test events; analyze results to improve system interoperabilityDemonstrated experience with DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) requirements and acquisition processesMaster’s degree in Engineering Management or a related fieldTS/SCI Knowledge of GEOINT standards conformance, implementation, and testingExperience with XSLT, JSON, JSON Schema, and IDEF-1XExperience working with international standards development organizationsExpertise inUnified Modeling Language (UML)XML and XML SchemaFamiliarity withNSG Application Schema (NAS)NSG Metadata Foundation (NMF)National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF)Motion Imagery Standards Board (MISB) standardsDefense Discovery Metadata System (DDMS)Information Resource Metadata (IRM.XML)Discovery and Retrieval Interface Data Model (D&R IDM)OpenSearch