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Taxonomy Specialist

Washington, DC, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Data Governance
Security Clearance
SOP
Analytical Skill
Communication
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Attention To Detail
Data Entry
Quality Assurance
Workflow
Management
Taxonomy
Auditing
Legal
Publications
Library Science
Science
MLS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2614234

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Data Governance

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is looking for a Taxonomy Specialist to help confer with GAO staff to apply GAO Product Taxonomy terms that describe the topical focus of individual products (audit reports, testimonies, legal decisions, and special publications)

Implement decisions about term assignments made during discussions with GAO subject matter experts
Apply judgment to edge cases where standard term assignments are ambiguous or where new subject areas have emerged
Notify GAO when taxonomy term information is missing, incorrect, or inconsistent and update as appropriate
Perform data entry and quality assurance for taxonomy fields across multiple designated GAO systems
Maintain accuracy and consistency of taxonomy records in PoolParty and USOrg, GAO's primary taxonomy management systems
Support maintenance and expansion of taxonomies as needed to facilitate topical access to GAO products, internal materials, and other content
Assist in maintaining and expanding the GAO Product Taxonomy to include sub-topics and product types not currently covered, such as decisions and other legal products
Advise on and assist in creating SOP documents to accurately reflect taxonomy system changes
Manipulate taxonomies to produce reports, specialized lists, and other output as requested

Qualifications

Required:

BS and 2 years experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
Demonstrated experience in taxonomy management, controlled vocabulary development, or knowledge organization
Familiarity with thesaurus construction standards or subject classification systems (e.g., ANSI/NISO Z39.19, Library of Congress Subject Headings, or similar)
Strong analytical and judgment skills for applying and interpreting subject terms across diverse content types
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills for working directly with GAO subject matter experts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Attention to detail and comfort with structured data entry and QA workflows

Desired:

Experience with PoolParty or similar enterprise taxonomy/thesaurus management platforms
Familiarity with GAO's subject taxonomy structure and product types (audit, legal, special publications)
Background in library science, information science, or a related field (MLS/MLIS or equivalent experience)

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614234
Posted 12 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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