Geospatial Analyst (entry level)

Vantor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor Holdings, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Geospatial Analyst for an on-site position in Tampa, FL. You will perform foundational GIS tasks using ArcGIS and work as part of an analytic team supporting national security missions and Earth observation data.

The role prefers experience with Python, SQL, and HTML, but acknowledges that these skills are not required. We welcome problem solvers and go-getters eager to learn and grow in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and edit geospatial layers from internal and external sources.
• Perform GIS tasks to build and update layers.
• Apply topology and data attribution basics.
• Collect, enrich, and aggregate open-source data for geospatial datasets.
• Work with vector and raster data.
• Ensure datasets are accurate and conform to OGC standards.
• Use coding environments to support geospatial tasks.
• Collaborate as a member of an analytic team across disciplines.

Skills

GIS knowledge

ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro

Data aggregation & manipulation

Coding environments

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Geospatial degree/cert (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

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).

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.