GIS Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Radiance Technologies; Bellbrook (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies is seeking a highly qualified data scientist to support geospatial intelligence production at NASIC. The role emphasizes GIS-based data analysis, ArcGIS expertise, and advancing data analytic processes.

The candidate will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop geospatial web apps, dashboards, and tools, while maintaining robust writing and briefing skills for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Mathematics)
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Substantial familiarity with ArcGIS software
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web apps and tools
• Strong analytical, inference, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced data science methods to analyze GEOINT data in a GIS framework to support intelligence production.
• Assist in developing approaches to address key intelligence questions.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and analysts across teams.
• Prepare technical summaries and briefings for stakeholders.
• Develop and deploy geospatial web applications and tools.
• Ensure data quality, documentation, and reproducible workflows.
• Communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

Skills

ArcGIS

Python

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/PhD

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Experience Builder

ArcGIS Dashboards

Survey123

Job description

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Dayton, OH area. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, interesting assignments, and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.

Radiance is seeking a highly qualified and motivated data scientist to support geospatial intelligence production and the continued advancement of data analytical processes and techniques at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The successful candidate is someone who has extensive experience working in a geographic information system framework and can creatively approach a variety of requirements to meet intelligence needs, can balance work on multiple tasks, and will work collaboratively with other scientists, engineers, and analysts.

Job Duties

Utilize advanced data science methods to analyze and exploit GEOINT data and other sources of supplementary data in a GIS framework to support intelligence production.

• Assist in developing approaches to address key intelligence questions
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, or other STEM field)
• Substantial familiarity with ArcGIS software
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web applications and tools
• Strong analytical, inference, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing custom solutions using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Enterprise, with a specific focus on ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Survey123
• Ability to code/script, especially in Python
• Experience with data science and visualization tools
• Background in machine learning/artificial intelligence
• Experience with GEOINT data, including non-literal data
• Knowledge of remote sensing datasets
• Experience in the Intelligence Community
• Master's or Doctoral degree

Radiance Technologies 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 protected veteran status.