Geospatial Analyst, Mid

THE BISON GROUP LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bison Group LLC is a defense contractor focused on people, trust, and impact, supporting DoD and national security objectives. This role centers on geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons to map, identify, and assess activities in space and terrain, with an emphasis on timely, accurate reports.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of geospatial experience, TS/SCI w/ poly, and the ability to brief findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Geospatial Analyst with 5+ years of experience in geospatial analysis.
• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance required.
• Minimum education: High School/GED.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons using geospatial tools and data.
• Produce comprehensive all-source intelligence assessments to support warfighter and national-level decisions.
• Develop collections requirements and use databases/tools (MARS, MIDB, ArcGIS, RemoteView, CHROME, RMT) to gather reporting.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Analytical reporting

Briefings

Education

High School/GED

Tools

ArcGIS

RemoteView

CHROME

MIDB

MARS

Job description

Description

Bison Group – Mission First. People Always.

At Bison Group LLC, we’re more than a defense contractor — we’re a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action.

When you join Bison Group, you’re not just filling a role — you’re stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports the Department of Defense, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons using geospatial tools, methodologies, spatial-temporal data, imagery, social and physical sciences. Exploits imagery, vector, and other data types to include non-geospatially correlated data to locate, identify, and map objects in the spatial domain. Provides analysis on, but is not limited to, terrain mapping, route planning, and maritime geospatial activity.
• Provide support across the intelligence functional spectrum to support POW/MIA issues.
• Produce comprehensive all-source intelligence assessments that provide in-depth analysis on the fate and disposition of isolated, detained, missing, or captured persons in order to support the warfighter and national-level decision makers.
• Maintain analytical interaction with other members of the intelligence community to address customer requirements, support contingency, and operational planning.
• Develop collections requirements to address gaps in reporting. Use research and reporting databases and tools, including MARS, MIDB, ArcGIS, RemoteView, CHROME, and RMT to gather and evaluate reporting.
• Conduct and participate in briefings and seminars.
• Possess a working knowledge of systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data, and/or knowledge of methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data.
• Interpret and analyze raw data in the production of intelligence from multiple sources to compile, collate, analyze, and evaluate intelligence information to produce intelligence assessments.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

Requirements

Geospatial Analyst – Conducts geospatial analysis of objects, networks, and persons using geospatial tools, methodologies, spatial-temporal data, imagery, social and physical sciences. Exploits imagery, vector, and other data types to include nongeospatially correlated data to locate, identify, and map objects in the spatial domain. Provides analysis on, but is not limited to, terrain mapping, route planning, and maritime geospatial activity.

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI w/ poly

Minimum Education

• High School/GED

Minimum Years of Experience

• 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Desired Experience: 8 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Previous CT experience in a national level intelligence agency is highly desired. Desired degree in security or intelligence studies with a recommended focus on terrorism or other transnational security threats.
• Demonstrates understanding of the 200 Series of ODNI’s ICDs: 203 - Analytic Standards, 206 – Sourcing Requirements for Disseminated Products, and 208 - Write for Maximum Utility.
• Produce formal written strategic counterterrorism and or all source intelligence assessments, products, graphics and briefings in accordance with ICD 203, DIA and ODNI standards as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to use research databases (e.g., Global Terrorism Database) and use quantifiable matrices in a professional setting to prepare written and oral products on complex topics.

The Bison Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or our policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail]. This mailbox is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails sent for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Disclaimer: This position offers a wage or salary range based on market data and internal pay policies. This range is a good-faith estimate and may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. We do not request or use prior compensation history in making employment decisions. Any voluntary disclosure of prior wage information may be considered to support a higher offer but will not be used to justify a lower offer.

The Bison Group offers benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and accrued PTO including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

The listed pay range serves as a general guideline rather than a guaranteed salary. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, role-specific responsibilities; candidate qualifications such as education, skills, and mission-aligned experience; market data, business considerations, internal equity, and any applicable legal or bargaining agreements (if any).