Geospatial Data Manager

GRVTY; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA

Paid time off

401k match

Training & development

Company events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a senior data & GIS architect to manage, structure, and optimize geospatial and enterprise data for mission-critical operations. You will apply your GIS expertise to organize, normalize, and maintain spatial data, aligning with metadata standards and SDE-based geodatabases.

You will collaborate with analysts, engineers, and mission partners to improve workflows and governance across GEOINT environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a CI Poly.
• 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience, professional certifications, and education may be used in lieu of years of experience)
• Demonstrated understanding of GIS, data schemas, and the geo-referencing of information
• Knowledge of extraction and metadata specifications
• Knowledge of RDBMS architectures, best practices for data normalization, and performance tuning/optimization techniques
• Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, such as Spatial Database Engines (SDEs)
• Knowledge of tools such as the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data
• Familiarity with ontology concepts as they relate to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player across technical and mission‑focused teams

Responsibilities

• Manage, structure, and optimize geospatial and enterprise data to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and usability across analytic environments.
• Apply GIS expertise to organize and maintain spatial data and align with metadata and extraction standards.
• Design, normalize, and optimize data architectures to enhance performance and scalability; support enterprise geodatabases such as SDEs.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and mission partners to improve data workflows and enforce data governance practices.
• Ensure data is structured to effectively support GEOINT and multi-INT mission requirements.

Skills

GIS

Data schemas

Geo-referencing

RDBMS

ArcGIS Suite

ArcGIS Online

Portal

SQL

Excel

Access

Tools

ArcGIS Suite

ArcGIS Online

Portal

Excel

Access

SQL

Job description

In this role, you will support mission‑critical intelligence operations by managing, structuring, and optimizing geospatial and enterprise data to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and usability across analytic environments. You will apply your expertise in GIS, data schemas, and the geo‑referencing of information to organize and maintain spatial data, ensuring alignment with established metadata and extraction standards. Leveraging relational database management systems, you will design, normalize, and optimize data architectures to enhance performance and scalability, while supporting enterprise geodatabases such as Spatial Database Engines (SDEs).

What Impact You'll Have

You will utilize tools including the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, SQL, Oracle, Excel, and Access to store, manage, and maintain high‑quality datasets that enable downstream analysis. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with analysts, engineers, and cross‑functional mission partners to improve data workflows, enforce data governance best practices, and ensure that data is structured to effectively support GEOINT and multi‑INT mission requirements. This role requires a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to team success in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a CI Poly.


• 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience, professional certifications, and education may be used in lieu of years of experience)


• Demonstrated understanding of GIS, data schemas, and the geo‑referencing of information


• Knowledge of extraction and metadata specifications


• Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) architectures, best practices for data normalization, and performance tuning/optimization techniques


• Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, such as Spatial Database Engines (SDEs)


• Knowledge of tools such as the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data


• Familiarity with ontology concepts as they relate to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships


• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player across technical and mission‑focused teams

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as R or Python


• Demonstrated understanding of cartographic principles


• Knowledge of Tableau or other data visualization tools


• Experience supporting data governance, data stewardship, or data quality initiatives in enterprise environments


• Certifications:




• GEOINT Professional Certification - Fundamentals (F)


• GEOINT Professional Certification – Geospatial Data Management (GDM)

Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose‑built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on‑the‑ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision


• Health Savings Account with company contribution


• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• 401k with generous company match


• Training and Development Opportunities


• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

U.S. citizenship is a basic security clearance eligibility requirement. As outlined in Executive Order 12968, Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for a U.S. Security Clearance. If you are applying for a position that requires a U.S. Security Clearance, please provide the level of U.S. Security Clearance that you have today.