Associate Data Manager (Onsite)NewBelleville, Illinois

Geospatial Consulting Group International, LLC (geocgi); Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Job summary

geo cgi seeks an Associate Data Manager to support an Air Force geospatial program at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. You will help maintain geospatial datasets, ensure data quality, and comply with security requirements while collaborating with GIS professionals and system admins.

Ideal candidates bring a foundation in geospatial data management, strong attention to detail, and a drive to grow skills in a defense-oriented enterprise GIS environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Data Management, GIS, CS, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with geospatial data formats (shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster).
• Knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL / PostGIS or similar databases.
• Understanding of data quality, security, and accessibility principles.
• Willingness to work onsite at Scott Air Force Base.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and manage geospatial datasets per Air Force and DoD policies.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and distribution for geospatial apps and mission needs.
• Perform data quality control to maintain accuracy, integrity, and security of geospatial data.
• Assist with metadata management, tagging, and data organization for discoverability.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts and system admins to improve data workflows and performance.
• Apply DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements when handling sensitive data.
• Troubleshoot data access issues and format conversions.
• Support geospatial databases including SQL and PostGIS.
• Work with developers and analysts to meet mission requirements and data accessibility.
• Help develop data management standards and best practices.

Skills

Geospatial data management

SQL / PostgreSQL

Data quality control

Metadata management

DoD security compliance

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Data Management, GIS, CS, or related discipline

Tools

SQL / PostgreSQL

PostGIS

Esri ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Contract: United States Air Force – Air Mobility Command

Work Location: Onsite – Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL (St. Louis Metro Area)

Reporting Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5pm

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and ability to get Top Secret.

Travel: Up to 10%

geo cgi is seeking an Associate Data Manager to support an Air Force geospatial program at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. This role supports the organization, maintenance, quality, security, and accessibility of geospatial and related mission data. Working alongside GIS professionals, system administrators, developers, and analysts, the Associate Data Manager will help maintain reliable data resources and support efficient data workflows across the program. The ideal candidate has a foundation in geospatial data management and database concepts, strong attention to detail, and an interest in expanding their technical expertise within an Air Force enterprise GIS environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in geospatial data management, security, and mission-focused technology. This position is an opportunity with the primary location of performance onsite at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and manage geospatial and related datasets in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense policies.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, processing, and distribution for geospatial applications and mission requirements.
• Perform data quality control activities to maintain the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and security of geospatial information.
• Assist with metadata management, tagging, documentation, and data organization to support efficient discovery and retrieval.
• Work with GIS analysts and system administrators to improve data workflows, storage, accessibility, and performance.
• Apply applicable DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements when managing sensitive geospatial data.
• Troubleshoot data access issues, inconsistencies, and format conversion requirements.
• Support geospatial database environments, including SQL and PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with developers, GIS specialists, analysts, and system administrators to support mission requirements and improve data accessibility.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of data management standards, processes, and best practices.

Benefits

As an employee of geo cgi, the Associate Data Manager will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.
• Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Flexible work hours and PTO.
• Enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees. Coverage extensions for spouses and child dependents are available for purchase through the company plan.
• Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and willingness to be elevated to a Top Secret.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with geospatial data formats, including shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster datasets, or similar formats.
• Working knowledge of database management concepts and technologies such as SQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or similar database platforms.
• Understanding of data quality, organization, security, and accessibility principles.
• Familiarity with data security protocols and the appropriate handling of sensitive or classified information.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate data and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, classified environment supporting Air Force operations.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday at Scott Air Force Base.

Preferred

• Experience with Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, or other GIS software.
• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense programs.
• Knowledge of DoD or Air Force geospatial data standards, policies, and workflows.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or other enterprise geospatial databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial data management.
• Experience using Python or another scripting language to automate data processing or management tasks.

Experience supporting data operations within a mission-critical defense environment. The annual base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $70,000 $100,000 USD. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

geo cgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.