Geospatial Analyst - Airfield Foundation Data

MANTECH; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Geospatial Analyst to join our St. Louis team for the Airfield Foundation Data program. You will extract airfield features, validate data, and prepare finished products from imagery.

Proficiency in Python, VBA, and geospatial databases is required, with experience in ArcGIS and SQL essential for scripting, validation, and QA. TS/SCI clearance preferred. The role emphasizes data extraction, feature collection, and interaction with geospatial databases to support mission-specific

Qualifications

• 4+ years GEOINT experience
• GEOINT education/training can substitute experience
• Knowledge of airfield infrastructures (taxiways, runways, navigational aids)
• Experience with Python, VBA, SQL and geospatial databases

Responsibilities

• Extract features from imagery sources
• Perform feature collection (points, lines, areas) and validation
• Update/search and debug Python scripts for AFD product finishing
• Work with ESRI ArcGIS feature collection and data finishing
• Manage data in Geospatial Database, SQL, stored procedures and triggers
• Use Microsoft Access and Excel for metrics support
• Ensure quality control and product finishing

Skills

GEOINT

Airfield infrastructure knowledge

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in GEOINT or related field

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

ArcGIS

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Oracle Spatial

Sybase

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Geospatial Analyst to join our team in St Louis, MO!The Geospatial Analysts for the Airfield Foundation Data program will extract specific feature data in accordance with the customer's data and product specifications, including VO collection within the defined areas around AFD collections. Activities involve feature extraction (airfield infrastructure), feature analysis, feature validations, data entry, database scripting, quality control/assurance and product finishing.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Knowledge and understanding of airfield infrastructure such as taxiways, runways, navigational aids, ATC tower, and hangers, to create AFD products
• Update and debug Python scripting from older languages such as VBA for AFD product finishing
• Knowledge of Python, VBA, Sybase, Oracle, Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS to run scripts for AFD product finishing
• Work within, manipulate, and interact with Geospatial Database, SQL, Store Procedures, and Triggers
• Use ESRI ArcGIS-feature collection, feature validation, and finishing
• Extract features from imagery sources
• Use data entry, Microsoft Access database and Excel spreadsheets for metrics support

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of GEOINT experience with the below years being a part of the experience calculation
• GEOINT Education/Training in lieu of experience:
• Associate’s degree can be substituted for 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for 3 years of experience.
• Master’s degree can be substituted for 2 years.
• PhD can be substituted for 3 years.
• Professional certifications can account for 0.5 years.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of airfield infrastructures such as taxiways, runways, navigational aids, ATC tower, and hangars, to create AFD products.
• 1+ years of feature collection (points, lines, and areas), feature validation and finishing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic geospatial principles such as coordinate systems (horizontal and vertical), elevation models, and accuracy values.
• Knowledge of imagery, products, processes, and sensors.
• Knowledge of and experience with understanding, reading, and writing XML.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.