Defense GIS Analyst: Range Safety & SDSFIE Mapping

MANTECH; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated GIS Analyst to join our team in Solana Beach, CA. The role combines strong technical GIS skills with support for USMC range training and NEPA requirements.

You will develop geospatial products, apply NGA mapping templates, and implement SDSFIE standards, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Travel may be required; a BS/2+ years in GIS with ArcGIS experience and Python scripting preferred. Active clearance desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in GIS, Geography, Computer Science/IT, or related field with 2+ years GIS experience.
• Strong proficiency with Esri ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop).
• Experience with GPS field data collection, hardware integration, and post-processing workflows.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• USMC Range Support: Develop cartographic products supporting range training and safety using NGA templates and defense data standards.
• NEPA Mapping: Create publication-ready mapping and spatial deliverables for Navy NEPA documentation.
• SDSFIE Schema Management: Build and maintain spatial data following SDSFIE models (GDM, NDM).
• Danger Zone Modeling: Support SDZ/WDZ mapping using the Range Manager’s Tool Kit (RMTK).
• Database & QA/QC: Reconcile geodatabases and generate technical reports in a high-volume environment.
• Multi-Project Task Management: Balance tasks across US Navy and USMC accounts including environmental mapping.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in GIS/Geography/CS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Desktop

GPS data collection

ArcPy

ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal

Web maps

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated GIS Analyst to join our team in Solana Beach, CA. The role combines strong technical GIS skills with support for USMC range training and NEPA requirements.

You will develop geospatial products, apply NGA mapping templates, and implement SDSFIE standards, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Travel may be required; a BS/2+ years in GIS with ArcGIS experience and Python scripting preferred. Active clearance desirable.