Geospatial Analyst

Intelligence Careers; Springfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence Careers seeks Geospatial Analysts in Springfield, VA to create, analyze, and interpret spatial data for U.S. military and policymaker interests.

The role applies GIS, statistics, remote sensing, and intelligence concepts to identify patterns and generate geospatial intelligence products. Ideal candidates combine GIS research experience with strong communication skills and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to address routine and non-routine requests.

Qualifications

• Experience using critical thinking and data analytics for national concern matters.
• Experience with GIS research and analysis.
• Experience disseminating information to meet customer requirements.
• Experience communicating complex information to varied audiences.
• Experience gathering information from multiple sources for routine/non-routine requests.
• Experience analyzing geospatial and imagery data to assess implications.

Responsibilities

• Create, analyze, and interpret spatial data to support intelligence needs.
• Characterize events, relationships, and trends using GIS and related tools.
• Produce geospatial intelligence reports for decision makers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analytics

Research & analysis

Written & oral communication

Multi-source gathering

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in GIS/Geography/CS/Physical Science/Data Analytics/Cartography/Statistics

Certificate in GIS (optional with degree in any field)

4+ years in Intelligence/analytical discipline

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Geospatial Analysts create, analyze, and interpret spatial data to support U.S. military and policymaker interests. They apply knowledge of geographic information science and technology, statistics, spatial thinking, remote sensing, intelligence issues, and the social and physical sciences to characterize events, discover relationships and trends, and produce geospatial intelligence. These analyst

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills and/or data analytics to address matters of national concern, such as foreign military, environmental, and/or terrorism.
• Demonstrated experience with research and analysis using geospatial information systems (GIS).
• Experience disseminating routine information, data, and/or products to support customer requirements.
• Experience using written and oral communication skills to convey information to audiences of various technical capabilities.
• Experience gathering information from multiple sources to address routine and non-routine requests.
• Experience analyzing geospatial and/or imagery data to determine the likelihood, significance, and/or implications of typical activities or events.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Geography, Physical Science, Data Analytics, Cartography, Statistics, or a related field -OR- a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a certificate in GIS from an accredited university.
B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in GIS, spatial analysis, or any area listed in option A, plus experience working in an Intelligence and/or analytical discipline requiring creating, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data, or related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.
C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience working in an Intelligence and/or analytical discipline requiring creating, analyzing, and interpreting spatial data, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or better with or without corrective lenses.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Demonstrated knowledge of analytic processes, tools, or techniques used to manage GEOINT data.
• Demonstrated experience creating GIS tools, models, or applications.
• Experience writing basic queries to retrieve data for routine requirements.
• Experience keeping stakeholders informed on current issues and policies.
• Experience identifying data-gathering methods and sources for routine and non-routine data.
• Experience applying geospatial techniques within a GIS platform to draw analytical conclusions for both routine and non-routine situations.