Taxonomist - Seattle, WA

TaxonomistLocation: Seattle, WAPosition Type: 6 months + ContractUS Citizen/ GC and GC EADResponsibilitiesResearch, develop, and apply taxonomic classification and metadata schema on EDM.Work in appropriate tools for taxonomy management, data collection, application, and analysis, and for surfacing of new project management terminology by which to keep the taxonomy up to date.Identify and implement tools to evaluate and effectively manage both the overall search experience as well as appropriate tagging of knowledge assets.Apply knowledge of industry standards for thesauri and classification systems to taxonomy development and application.Apply knowledge of information retrieval/cognitive search technology to metadata managementFacilitate discussions and share best practices with stakeholders and business functionsRequirementsCollaborate with Search Relevance team members to develop and test controlled vocabularies with the aim of improving Indeed search resultsConduct a range of analyses (competitive/comparative, Google Analytics, internal data sources, user research) to inform taxonomy development processEvaluate categorized content to identify gaps in coverage, misclassified content, redundant and/or ineffective categorization rulesPerform complex boolean queries to efficiently identify similar content and apply auto-categorization rules according to Indeed's taxonomy structure and category definitionsCreate and maintain mappings and crosswalks to fulfill business needs and facilitate data reuseSuggest ways to improve and scale our products and internal toolsStrong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilitiesStrong background in research and analysis, including the ability to evaluate source authorityAbility to context switch between systems-level thinking and attention to minute detailsHoned time management skills and demonstrated success in handling multiple, sometimes conflicting prioritiesAbility to balance quick decision-making with attention to quality and accuracyFamiliarity with information recall conceptsProficiency with Google G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Hangouts, etc.)Experience developing, implementing, and/or maintaining controlled vocabularies (thesauri, taxonomies, ontologies) in a business environmentExperience analyzing large datasetsKnowledge of SQL or SPARQLUnderstanding of taxonomic schema, rules, and workflows and how to work with and maintain themExperience working with digital asset management systems (DAMs)Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment