Geospatial Data Architect — TS/SCI Clearance

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking an experienced Geospatial Analyst to manage and QA geospatial data, supporting migrations from Oracle to PostgreSQL/PostGIS. The role requires ArcGIS Pro/QGIS expertise, strong SQL skills, and collaboration with developers, DBAs, and mission stakeholders.

The candidate will maintain enterprise geodatabases, ensure data quality, and document processes while working with complex datasets across GIS technologies. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Active security clearance (U.S. Government).
• 5+ years of professional GIS/geospatial data-management experience.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro or equivalent desktop GIS.
• Experience with multiple geospatial data types, formats, and sources.
• Experience maintaining geodatabases (Oracle and/or PostgreSQL).
• Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar spatial database tech.
• Experience creating, editing, transforming, and validating spatial geometries.
• Experience with topology creation, maintenance, and validation.
• Experience managing geospatial attribution, schemas, domains, subtypes, and metadata.
• Strong SQL skills and data-validation/testing capabilities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, update, and maintain geospatial data with ArcGIS Pro/QGIS.
• Work with diverse geospatial data types and sources, including vector, raster, imagery, and external datasets.
• Maintain and update global geospatial datasets within enterprise geodatabases.
• Support migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Create and validate spatial geometries and attributes; maintain topology.
• Develop data tests and QA procedures for system compatibility and integrity.
• Collaborate with developers, DBAs, system admins, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Document data sources, processing steps, and corrective actions.
• Stay current with ArcGIS, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS capabilities.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

SQL

Data quality

Spatial reasoning

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, CS or related field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

Job description

Vantor is seeking an experienced Geospatial Analyst to manage and QA geospatial data, supporting migrations from Oracle to PostgreSQL/PostGIS. The role requires ArcGIS Pro/QGIS expertise, strong SQL skills, and collaboration with developers, DBAs, and mission stakeholders.

The candidate will maintain enterprise geodatabases, ensure data quality, and document processes while working with complex datasets across GIS technologies. Security clearance is required.