GIS Engineer (Mid)

Vantor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is hiring a GIS professional in the Washington, DC area to design and build geo-spatial solutions for infrastructure and natural resources. You must be a U.S.

citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly and be able to work in secure environments at Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA. The role focuses on GIS analysis of datasets, database design, data capture, and map production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field required.
• 4–7 years of experience in GIS or related field.
• Experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and develop geo-spatial solutions and product specifications for infrastructure, hydrographic and physiographic features for global geo-spatial images and vector products.
• Performs geographic information systems (GIS) analyses on natural resources data.
• Plans, designs, develops, documents and analyzes spatial and relational databases.
• Applies software to manage spatial and related tabular data.
• Builds databases by capturing map information with coordinate digitizer.
• Produces computer map products depicting contents of databases, Locates sources of GIS data.

Skills

GIS software

Geospatial data analysis

Spatial databases

Security clearance TS/SCI CI Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Database management

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Poly. This role helps design, build, integrate, and sustain secure technical capabilities that support high-volume analysis and mission operations. The position contributes to AI-enabled, data-driven solutions that help users work across complex datasets at scale, improve operational outcomes, and accelerate the delivery of mission‑relevant applications and services. All work is performed in secure environments. Work location is Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and develop geo‑spatial solutions and product specifications for infrastructure, hydrographic and physiographic features for global geo‑spatial images and vector products
• Performs geographic information systems (GIS) analyses on natural resources data
• Plans, designs, develops, documents and analyzes spatial and relational databases
• Applies software to manage spatial and related tabular data
• Builds databases by capturing map information with coordinate digitizer
• Produces computer map products depicting contents of databases, Locates sources of GIS data

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field with 4-7 years of experience.
• Experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
• Develops geospatial applications and performs complex GIS analyses to support intelligence requirements.
• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with system integration and database management
• Relevant technical or project management certifications
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Pay Transparency

• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $83,000.00 - $139,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market‑driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.