GIS Data Analyst

NextGen Federal Systems; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems seeks a highly qualified GIS Data Analyst to support geospatial intelligence production at NASIC. The role emphasizes hands-on GIS skill, creative data analytics, and collaboration with scientists, engineers, and analysts to manage multiple priorities.

You will apply advanced data science methods to GEOINT datasets, design geospatial apps and dashboards, and translate operational needs into decision-ready analyses with clear technical writing and briefings.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Extensive experience with ArcGIS software and GIS workflows.
• Experience designing and deploying geospatial web apps and dashboards.
• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science methods to analyze GEOINT within a GIS framework.
• Develop analytical approaches addressing mission needs and questions.
• Design, develop, and deploy dynamic geospatial web apps, tools, dashboards, and workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate needs into analyses.
• Communicate findings via technical writing, visualizations, and briefings.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and mission focus.

Skills

ArcGIS

Data analysis

Technical writing

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a highly qualified GIS Data Analyst to support geospatial intelligence production and advance data analytics processes at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The ideal candidate brings hands-on GIS expertise, a creative approach to complex intelligence requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, and analysts while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do

• Apply advanced data science methods to analyze and exploit GEOINT and complementary datasets within a GIS framework to support intelligence production.
• Develop and refine analytical approaches that address key intelligence questions and evolving mission needs.
• Design, develop, and deploy dynamic geospatial web applications, tools, dashboards, and workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate operational needs into effective geospatial analyses and decision-ready products.
• Communicate findings through clear technical writing, visualizations, briefings, and demonstrations.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and mission focus.

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Substantial experience with ArcGIS software and GIS-based analytical workflows.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web applications and tools.
• Strong analytical reasoning, inference, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to succeed both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing custom solutions with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, or ArcGIS Enterprise, particularly ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Survey123.
• Programming or scripting experience, especially with Python.
• Experience with data science and data visualization tools.
• Background in machine learning or artificial intelligence.
• Experience working with GEOINT data, including non-literal data.
• Knowledge of remote sensing datasets and analytical methods.
• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, geography, or another relevant STEM field.

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure; Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good; Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability; Strive to achieve results as an organization; Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors; Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success; Create an environment where people can engage at all levels; Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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