Knowledge Systems Lead

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Knowledge Systems Lead to join our team in Alexandria, VA area.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

As the Knowledge Systems Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's knowledge management implementation, ensuring that information is effectively captured, organized, and shared across the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Integration (ODASD(MI)). This role requires a combination of technical proficiency, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead knowledge management initiatives. This position will be located in the Alexandria, VA area.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Develop and lead Mission Integration (MI) Division's Knowledge Systems Strategy that enhances the accessibility and usability of large-scale structured and unstructured data assets for implementation on unclassified and classified information systems.
• Implement taxonomy, metadata, and data catalog standards to improve discoverability and data trust.
• Facilitate and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration across various teams and departments.
• Lead knowledge system and management projects from planning to execution.
• Develop and manage training programs to enhance knowledge management skills across the organization.
• Ability to advise on implementation of Records Management guidance.
• Develop and manage governance structures to ensure compliance and standardization in knowledge management best practices.
• Develop, maintain, curate, and administer access for the content of knowledge management systems. Content includes data, models, architectures, and other mission engineering artifacts.
• Coordinate with Ecosystem lead to ensure equities are established by identifying, evaluating, and supporting implementation of knowledge management tools to enhance knowledge management implementation within unclassified and classified information systems.
• Coordinate with external organizations implementing similar knowledge management systems to determine Mission Integration equities, integration challenges, and potential future migration planning.

• 7+ years in Knowledge Systems, Knowledge Management, or Data Governance roles.
• Proven experience managing large, complex data ecosystems and distributed data sources.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data across diverse platforms.
• Track record of developing and leading strategies for organizations with big data needs.

Desired Skills:

• Deep understanding of metadata management, data classification, data cataloging, and taxonomies.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud data environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of data architecture, data lakes, and data warehousing as they relate to knowledge graphs
• Proficient in data integration and accessibility strategies, APIs, and interoperability standards
• Experience developing, managing, and using SharePoint and other KM and/or tools
• Familiarity with APQC Knowledge Management best practices
• Experience in supporting technical and/or operational customers including interfacing with external stakeholders and senior government personnel.
• Engage and communicate effectively with executive leadership to align knowledge management initiatives with organizational goals.
• Experience providing strong organizational and communication skills including preparing presentations and other visualization forms to communicate results and artifacts to varied audiences.
• Experience maintaining configuration management on large and complex projects and developing and administering integrated data environments including cloud-based storage approaches.
• Project management experience to plan, execute, and oversee knowledge management projects.

• Certifications such as CKM, CDMP, or CIP.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Information Science, Data Science, Knowledge Management, Computer Science, or related field

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

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