Geospatial Analyst Expert
$79,451–$165,013 year
On-siteFort Gordon, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct advanced geospatial analysis using GIS tools to support intelligence, operational planning, and mission requirements. Manage, maintain, and query spatial relational databases including Oracle, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS to ensure data integrity. Develop geographically derived assessments and conduct enterprise data integration to support analytic processes. Implement spatial data governance and metadata standards across datasets and workflows. Produce high-quality geospatial visualizations, cartographic products, and written analytic reports for technical and non-technical audiences. Create custom geoprocessing tools and analytical workflows using Python, R, SAS, or Java. Administer industry-standard GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, and MapBox. Evaluate and collaborate with industry partners on geospatial technologies and technical project initiatives. Present geospatial findings through multimedia briefings to support operational and strategic decisions. Maintain strict compliance with TS/SCI/SSBI security requirements. Perform duties primarily at Fort Gordon, Georgia, with potential alternate locations including MacDill AFB, Buckley SFB, Springfield, Virginia, and international sites in Italy, Germany, and Hawaii.
Required Qualifications
- MA or MS in a technical field such as Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or related degree
- BA/BS degree in a technical field such as Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or related degree
- College degree must be in Geospatial Information & Services (GIS), Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or related field
- Relevant experience must be in geospatial analysis and/or geospatial information systems
- Current/active TS/SCI security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Expert knowledge of industry standard location analysis desktop and server applications such as Esri ArcGIS, Platform, QGIS, MapBox, GeoServer, etc.
- Experience using and managing spatial relational databases including Oracle, MSSQL, or PostGreSQL/PostGIS
- Extensive experience with geographically-derived assessments, enterprise data integration, spatial data governance, metadata management and interpretation of business and performance metrics
- Expert ability to present geospatial information via multimedia presentations and written reports
- Demonstrated experience using geospatial Python, R, SAS, Java or other coding languages to deliver custom geoprocessing and analytical workflows
- Experience in coordination and collaboration with industry counterparts on technical projects, software and service assessment, and other related subject material
- 10 years of relevant experience
- 15 years of relevant experience
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with intelligence operations and in assisting with drafting expert assessments across operations priorities on behalf of the stakeholder
- Specialized training from any intelligence collection and analysis school or certification to include GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC-F, GPC_IA-II, GPC_GA-II, GPC_IS-II, etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of the National System for GEOINT (NSG)
- Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD geospatial data and repositories
- Experience working within common project management frameworks
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in cartography, GIS, spatial modeling
- Demonstrated experience using Python, R, SAS, Java or other coding languages to deliver custom solutions
- Familiarity with Army, DoD, or IC geospatial processes, policy, and programs
- Private sector (e.g., GISP, Esri Professional, etc.) or government (e.g., GPC series) professional GIS certification
- Knowledge of Microsoft office tools and graphic design principles
- Familiarity with DoD/NSG Structured Observation Management (SOM) and object- based production
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