Geospatial Analyst

maxar; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a seasoned GIS professional to design and automate geospatial workflows using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise. This role supports mission planning with high-quality geospatial products and collaborates across a multidisciplinary team in a security-cleared environment.

Responsibilities include administering ArcGIS Portal, publishing services, and developing scalable workflows. Strong Python (ArcPy) and data-management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional GIS experience.
• Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience administering or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Experience developing geoprocessing workflows using ModelBuilder.
• Experience publishing and managing GIS services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise geodatabases, spatial data management, and GIS architecture.
• Experience performing spatial analysis and producing high-quality cartographic products.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance geospatial datasets, maps, and analytical products using ArcGIS Pro.
• Design, build, and optimize geoprocessing workflows using ModelBuilder and Python automation where appropriate.
• Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal for ArcGIS, hosted services, web maps, web applications, user management, content management, and security.
• Publish, maintain, and optimize feature services, map services, imagery services, and enterprise GIS applications.
• Develop scalable GIS workflows that improve automation, data quality, operational efficiency, and repeatability.
• Perform spatial analysis and create high-quality geospatial products to support mission planning and decision-making.
• Troubleshoot ArcGIS Pro, Portal, Enterprise, and GIS application issues.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders to design and implement effective geospatial solutions.
• Document GIS workflows, technical procedures, and best practices.
• In ESRI focus: stay current with ESRI products, evaluate capabilities, and share knowledge with teammates.

Skills

GIS analysis

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/GIS/Geospatial Science/CS/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Portal for ArcGIS

ModelBuilder

ArcPy

ArcGIS Experience Builder/Dashboards/StoryMaps

ArcGIS Notebook Server/Server components

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance geospatial datasets, maps, and analytical products using ArcGIS Pro.
• Design, build, and optimize geoprocessing workflows using ModelBuilder and Python automation where appropriate.
• Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal for ArcGIS, hosted services, web maps, web applications, user management, content management, and security.
• Publish, maintain, and optimize feature services, map services, imagery services, and enterprise GIS applications.
• Develop scalable GIS workflows that improve automation, data quality, operational efficiency, and repeatability.
• Perform spatial analysis and create high-quality geospatial products to support mission planning and decision-making.
• Troubleshoot ArcGIS Pro, Portal, Enterprise, and GIS application issues.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders to design and implement effective geospatial solutions.
• Document GIS workflows, technical procedures, and best practices.

ESRI Technology Focus

In addition to day-to-day GIS support, this position is expected to:

• Serve as the team's primary technical resource for ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Continuously evaluate new ESRI products, software releases, and platform capabilities to identify opportunities for improving mission support and operational efficiency.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts using emerging ESRI technologies.
• Recommend enhancements to existing GIS workflows based on new product capabilities and industry best practices.
• Stay current through ESRI conferences, webinars, training, technical blogs, user communities, and professional certifications.
• Share knowledge with teammates by demonstrating new capabilities, documenting recommended practices, and providing technical guidance when appropriate.
• Collaborate with other technical staff to integrate new GIS capabilities into existing applications and workflows.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional GIS experience.
• Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience administering or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Experience developing geoprocessing workflows using ModelBuilder.
• Experience publishing and managing GIS services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise geodatabases, spatial data management, and GIS architecture.
• Experience performing spatial analysis and producing high-quality cartographic products.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python (ArcPy) for GIS automation.
• Experience with Arcade expressions.
• Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Dashboards, StoryMaps, Survey123, Field Maps, QuickCapture, Instant Apps, and other ArcGIS applications.
• Experience with ArcGIS Notebook Server, Image Server, or Raster Analytics.
• Experience integrating