Geospatial Data Manager – Onsite at Scott AFB

NV5, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) and Retirement Planning

Professional development

Job summary

NV5Geospatial seeks an Associate Data Manager to organize and protect geospatial datasets for an Air Force program. You will ensure data integrity, manage ingestion and transformation, and support secure data workflows in a DoD environment.

The role requires an active clearance or ability to obtain one, a relevant degree, and experience with GIS formats. Onsite work at Scott AFB with travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, GIS, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster datasets).
• Understanding of database management (SQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or similar).
• Familiarity with data security protocols and handling of classified information.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a classified, fast-paced environment supporting Air Force operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, storing, and maintaining geospatial data in accordance with Air Force and DoD policies.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security through proper management practices and quality control measures.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and distribution for geospatial applications and mission requirements.
• Work with analysts and system administrators to optimize data workflows and storage solutions.
• Assist in metadata management, tagging, and documentation for efficient data retrieval.
• Apply DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies to protect sensitive geospatial data.
• Troubleshoot data access issues, inconsistencies, and format conversions as needed.
• Collaborate with developers, GIS specialists, and system administrators to enhance data accessibility and performance.

Skills

Data management

Geospatial formats

Database knowledge

Security clearance

Data security

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Data Management

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

SQL/PostGIS

Job description

NV5Geospatial seeks an Associate Data Manager to organize and protect geospatial datasets for an Air Force program. You will ensure data integrity, manage ingestion and transformation, and support secure data workflows in a DoD environment.

The role requires an active clearance or ability to obtain one, a relevant degree, and experience with GIS formats. Onsite work at Scott AFB with travel up to 10% is expected.