Ontology Data Specialist

IDR is seeking an Ontology Data Specialist to support healthcare administrative data on a 100% remote basis. This role will design and maintain RDF, OWL, and SKOS ontologies, align internal models with FHIR, SNOMED, and ICD, query and validate knowledge graphs using SPARQL, and translate tacit business knowledge into formal structures while collaborating with domain experts and providing technical guidance on modeling tradeoffs.

Position Overview for the Ontology Data Specialist :

• Design and maintain ontologies using RDF, OWL, and SKOS for the healthcare administrative domain.
• Map and align internal models with FHIR, SNOMED, and ICD.
• Query and validate knowledge graphs using SPARQL.
• Codify tacit business knowledge into formal structures in partnership with domain experts.
• Explain modeling tradeoffs and recommend an appropriate direction.

Requirements for the Ontology Data Specialist :

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in data or knowledge engineering, with significant experience in ontology or knowledge representation.
• Hands-on experience with RDF, OWL, SKOS, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency with SPARQL and an ontology authoring tool such as Protégé or an equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ontology design patterns and healthcare standards including FHIR, SNOMED, and ICD.
• Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j or TypeDB, along with Python and exposure to NoSQL, SQL, and graph databases.

What's in it for you?

• 100% remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with healthcare administrative data and industry standards.
• Opportunity to inform downstream AI and analytics systems through knowledge representation.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 13 years in a row.

Compensation Range: $75 – $78/hour

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