Geospatial Data Analyst

Bart & Associates, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bart & Associates, Inc. seeks a Geospatial Data Analyst to support a federal government client on a mission-focused program. You will transform geospatial data into accurate cartographic products using FME, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and professional cartographic principles.

This role begins remote and transitions to onsite as required. Responsibilities include developing workflows, performing spatial analysis, symbolization, and quality control while collaborating with analysts, developers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2–5 years of geospatial data analysis or GIS operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Transform geospatial datasets into accurate, readable cartographic products per specifications.
• Develop and troubleshoot spatial data workflows using FME.
• Use QGIS to perform spatial analysis and create maps for diverse audiences.
• Apply cartographic rules for symbolization and portrayal.
• Perform generalization, displacement, and conflict resolution for map clarity.
• Create and position names, labels, and map elements to minimize conflicts.
• Maintain map layouts, legends, grids, scales, and other components for final products.
• Query and validate spatial and tabular data using PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Perform quality control to resolve symbol conflicts and portrayal issues.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to meet requirements.

Skills

FME workflows

QGIS spatial analysis

PostgreSQL & PostGIS

Geospatial datasets handling

Cartography principles

Data quality control

Spatial data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or GIS or related field

Tools

FME

QGIS

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

Job description

Description

Geospatial Data Analyst

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a detail-oriented Geospatial Data to support a federal government client on an important mission-focused program. The successful candidate will transform existing geospatial data into accurate, visually effective, and mission-ready cartographic products using FME, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and professional cartographic principles. This role works with vector, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets to support data integration, analysis, map production, cartographic finishing, quality control, and customer-defined portrayal standards. This position will begin as remote and transition to onsite support based on program and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transform existing geospatial datasets into accurate, readable, and finished cartographic products in accordance with established product specifications, portrayal standards, and customer requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot spatial data workflows using FME to transform, validate, automate, and integrate geospatial information from multiple sources.
• Use QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create maps, manage geospatial layers, and develop visually effective cartographic products for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply cartographic symbolization and portrayal rules to represent geographic features based on feature type, attribution, scale, and intended product use.
• Perform cartographic generalization, feature displacement, and conflict resolution to maintain geographic relationships while improving map clarity and readability at the intended production scale.
• Create, edit, and position geographic names, labels, annotation, symbols, and other map elements using established placement techniques to minimize conflicts and ensure legibility.
• Develop and maintain map layouts and required product elements, including grids, legends, scale information, marginalia, titles, notes, and other components necessary for final product presentation.
• Manage, query, and validate spatial and tabular data using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including data loading, data review, and basic database maintenance activities.
• Perform cartographic finishing and quality control to identify and resolve symbol conflicts, annotation collisions, feature congestion, inconsistent portrayal, and other visual or technical discrepancies.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, project managers, and government stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver accurate, timely geospatial and cartographic products.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required.
• 2–5 years of professional experience supporting geospatial data analysis, GIS operations, data integration, or related technical work.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with FME for geospatial data transformation, automation, validation, and workflow development.
• Experience using QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create cartographic products, manage geospatial layers, and support map production.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL; experience with PostGIS is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with vector, raster, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets.
• Understanding of professional cartographic principles, map design techniques, symbolization, feature placement, annotation, generalization, and cartographic finishing.
• Ability to apply visual hierarchy, feature prominence, scale-dependent representation, density, balance, and map composition to communicate geographic information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform cartographic quality control, data quality review, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Familiarity with common geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, metadata standards, portrayal rules, and data management best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support both independent and team-based work.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting federal government, defense, intelligence, or mission-focused programs.
• Experience producing finished cartographic products in accordance with customer specifications, portrayal requirements, or established mapping standards.
• Experience with PostGIS, spatial SQL, geospatial data modeling, or database performance considerations for spatial datasets.
• Familiarity with geospatial automation, scripting, or repeatable workflow development.
• Active security clearance is preferred but not required at start.

Security Clearance

• No active security clearance is required at start; however, an active clearance is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Lifestyle Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.