Geospatial Analyst (entry level)

Vantor Services Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Vantor is seeking an entry-level Geospatial Analyst for an on-site role. You will perform foundational GIS tasks using ArcGIS to create and edit geospatial layers, work with vector and raster data, and ensure data accuracy per OGC standards.

Some programming experience with Python, SQL, and HTML is preferred but not required. As part of a multidisciplinary analytic team, you will collect, enrich, and aggregate open-source data to build robust geospatial datasets and support national security

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GIS, including geoprocessing, data management, and data attribution.
• Experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro for data analysis and map production.
• Experience aggregating and manipulating spatial data (vector and raster).
• Willingness to learn new skills to support team objectives and development.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit geospatial layers from various sources.
• Perform GIS tasks to build new layers and update existing ones.
• Apply topology and data attribution knowledge.
• Collect, enrich, and aggregate open-source data for geospatial datasets.
• Work with vector and raster data.
• Ensure datasets meet Open Geospatial Consortium standards.
• Use coding environments to support geospatial tasks.
• Collaborate as part of an analytic team across disciplines.

Skills

GIS

ArcGIS

Python

SQL

HTML

Education

Bachelor's degree in geospatial field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

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. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. 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.

Vantor is seeking an entry-level Geospatial Analyst for an on-site position.

As an industry-leading provider of Earth observation satellite imagery, Vantor helps governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We monitor global change, deliver broadband communications, and advance space operations through our Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence capabilities. Vantor’s products and services support national security missions, inform the latest applications, and contribute to the health and sustainability of our planet. Join us to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

The analyst will perform foundational GIS tasks using ArcGIS. Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, and HTML is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit geospatial layers derived from internal and external sources.
• Perform common GIS tasks to build new layers and update existing ones.
• Apply foundational knowledge of topology and data attribution.
• Collect, enrich, and aggregate open-source data to create geospatial datasets.
• Work with vector and raster data.
• Help ensure datasets are accurate and spatially represented in a manner consistent with applicable Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.
• Use coding environments to support geospatial tasks.
• Collaborate as an integrated member of an analytic team with colleagues from multiple disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including geoprocessing, data management, and data attribution.
• Experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro, including relevant extensions, for data analysis and map production.
• Experience aggregating and manipulating spatial data, including vector and raster formats.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills in support of team objectives and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field; current students and candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Degree or certification in a geospatial discipline.
• Experience processing and analyzing remote sensing data.
• Strong imagery analysis experience, including SAR and electro-optical (EO) imagery.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, and HTML.
• Familiarity with other GIS tools, such as NV5 and SOCET.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Compensation

• Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington: $53,000.00 - $113,000.00 annually.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Vantor values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

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