Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth-Grou; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a GEOINT Manager to lead enterprise geospatial intelligence efforts, shaping COP strategy and dashboards for security operations. You will supervise analysts, set standards for data governance, and collaborate with Esri and internal teams to advance ArcGIS capabilities across ERI and GIO functions.

You will provide executive-level briefings, drive automation, and support crisis response with time-sensitive geospatial analysis in a hybrid, national role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of GEOINT, GIS, geospatial analytics, or related intelligence experience.
• 3+ years in leadership, program management, or team oversight roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or managing COP, situational awareness, or C2 solutions for security operations centers or similar environments.
• Proven expertise with Esri ArcGIS platforms, including ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project/program management capabilities.
• Proven excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and maintain ArcGIS-based COPs, web maps, and dashboards for security and risk data.
• Lead design, implementation, and lifecycle management of COP for GIO command-and-control activities.
• Establish standards for COP layers, data models, and governance to ensure consistency and rapid operational use.
• Partner with Esri and internal teams to optimize ArcGIS capabilities in line with cybersecurity and data governance.
• Drive automation and workflows using Python, SQL, APIs, and GIS processes.
• Oversee integration and analysis of geospatial data to produce maps, route analyses, threat assessments, and risk visuals.
• Integrate GEOINT into GIO operations, incident response, and executive decision support.
• Maintain geospatial databases with data integrity, accessibility, and security.
• Define GEOINT strategy and integration with ERI intelligence frameworks.
• Lead GEOINT team operations and program maturation, scaling the capability.
• Manage GEOINT vendors, GIS platforms, and program roadmaps.

Skills

GEOINT / GIS analysis

Leadership / program management

Esri ArcGIS suite

Imagery analysis / EO / LiDAR / OSINT

Python / SQL

Executive communication

Security operations center experience

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Manager leads the enterprise GEOINT capability within Enterprise Risk Intelligence (ERI), transforming location-based data into actionable intelligence that supports security operations, executive protection, event security, and enterprise risk decision-making across Corporate Security.

This role is responsible for the strategy, buildout, program management, and operational oversight of the ESRI ArcGIS-based Common Operating Picture (COP) and associated geospatial dashboards that support command-and-control functions within Global Intelligence Operations (GIO).

The manager oversees GEOINT analysts, establishes standards and workflows, integrates geospatial analysis with broader intelligence functions, and builds a scalable Corporate Security GIS program that enhances situational awareness, incident response, executive decision support, and crisis operations across the enterprise.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Architect, configure, and maintain the ArcGIS-based web maps, dashboards, and related applications that bring together security, intelligence, travel, facilities, assets, and external risk data
• Lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and lifecycle management of an ESRI ArcGIS-based Common Operating Picture (COP) serving as the central operational view for GIO command-and-control activities
• Establish standards for COP layers, geospatial data models, symbology, metadata, workflows, and data governance to keep information clear, consistent, and ready for fast operational use
• Partner with Esri, enterprise technology teams, and internal stakeholders to implement and optimize ArcGIS capabilities in alignment with cybersecurity, architecture, and data governance requirements
• Drive automation and process improvements using Python, SQL, APIs, and GIS workflows to improve speed, scale, and decision support
• Oversee the collection, integration, and analysis of geospatial data from imagery, GIS, OSINT, remote sensing, and other sources to direct production of maps, route analysis, threat assessments, event footprint products, and risk visualizations
• Integrate GEOINT into GIO operations, incident response, executive protection, event planning, travel risk support, and enterprise risk assessments
• Maintain geospatial databases and ensure data integrity, accessibility, and security across Corporate Security use cases
• Define GEOINT strategy, standards, and integration with ERI intelligence frameworks, including Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) and related collection requirements
• Lead GEOINT team operations with peer managers on staffing, performance management, analyst development, and capability maturation, while scaling the program to support growth
• Manage GEOINT vendors, GIS platforms, capability investments, and program roadmaps supporting long-term Corporate Security objectives
• Deliver executive briefings, recommendations, and visual products on geospatial risks, operational impacts, and emerging trends
• Support crisis response and business continuity activities with time-sensitive geospatial analysis and COP-based situational awareness

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of GEOINT, GIS, geospatial analytics, or related intelligence experience
• 3+ years in leadership, program management, or team oversight roles
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or managing Common Operating Picture (COP), situational awareness, or command-and-control solutions for a security operations center, emergency operations center, intelligence center, or similar environment
• Demonstrated experience producing multi-source intelligence products and translating complex data into operationally relevant insights
• Proven deep expertise with Esri ArcGIS platforms, including ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online, and experience developing web maps, dashboards, and geospatial applications for operational environments
• Proven expertise in imagery analysis and geospatial data sources such as EO, SAR, LiDAR, OSINT, and other multi-source intelligence inputs
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project/program management capabilities
• Proven excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• GEOINT certifications such as GPC, UGC, or comparable professional credentials
• Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Mission, Velocity, or other server-side tools
• Experience integrating ArcGIS with incident management, threat intelligence, travel risk, physical security, or operational data platforms, and building dashboards with API-driven, cloud-based workflows
• Experience in corporate security, enterprise risk intelligence, public safety, emergency management, or a comparable mission-driven operational environment
• Familiarity with GIS platform security, access management, and governance in enterprise environments
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for geospatial workflows, automation, data integration, and process improvement

Required Skillsets and Competencies

• GIS platform administration and Common Operating Picture design, including dashboard development, data management, and visualization
• Data integration, workflow automation, and process improvement
• Geospatial and spatial-temporal analysis, including remote sensing and imagery interpretation
• Intelligence product development, briefing, and executive decision support
• Critical thinking and multi-source synthesis
• Team leadership and collaboration, strategic program management, and capability development
• Executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration
• Operational rigor, governance mindset, and attention to detail

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Corporate Security / ERI role with routine collaboration across enterprise stakeholders and operational partners
• Standard business hours with surge support during incidents, crises, special events, or executive protection operations
• Occasional travel as required
• Fast-paced, operational environment supporting enterprise intelligence delivery, command-and-control decision support, and crisis response

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.