OGC Seeks to Hire IP Director

Position Description

Director, Interoperability Program, OGC

The Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.® (OGC) is a non-profit, international, voluntary consensus standards organization that is leading the development of standards for geospatial and location based services. The OGC Interoperability Program conducts hands-on engineering initiatives that accelerate development and acceptance of OpenGIS® Standards.

OGC is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Director in the OGC Interoperability Program. Directors are responsible for leading specific initiatives, e.g., pilots, testbeds, and to support the overall strategy and technical direction of the Interoperability Program. Directors ensure that initiatives meet OGC and Sponsor objectives and they manage architects and participants in initiatives.

Candidates for the position should have a passion for development of open standards to advance the interoperability of the geospatial marketplace and information community. Candidates should have familiarity with the OGC's approach to developing and adopting standards through both the Interoperability Program and the Specification Program.

A strong technical background in computer software development for geospatial systems is required. A BS degree is required with an MS or PhD preferred. The position emphasizes development of interfaces between software components developed by a variety of organizations. Candidates should have project management experience including cost and schedule responsibility for software development. Candidate will be required to work ability to work independently to accomplish program objectives. The Director will support other OGC staff to achieve the overall objectives of the organization.

This position requires travel domestic and international travel. The position will require regular meetings in the Washington DC area, as well as travel to OGC Committee meetings held in various locations in Europe and North America.

This is a salaried position including full benefits including medical, 401K, vacation.

Please send statements of interest and resumes to:

George Percivall
Executive Director, Interoperability Program, OGC
gpercivall@opengeospatial.org