Jr. Geospatial Research Analyst

SOS International LLC; El Paso (TX); Remote; USD 49,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi is seeking a Jr. Geospatial Research Analyst to support a DoD customer with a scalable, federated data ecosystem. The role focuses on geospatial data readiness, metadata alignment, and analytics to improve real-time information sharing and interoperability across DoD partners.

The position is remote with a strong emphasis on data quality, GIS data stewardship, and documentation. A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is expected, with 2+ years in geospatial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, CS, or related field.
• At least two years producing geospatial analytic products or supporting DoD geospatial/all-source analysis.
• Knowledge of geospatial analytics, AI/ML, data quality, and governance processes.
• Ability to produce and curate geospatial/in-source intelligence products and metadata alignment.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS tools and data stewardship workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data acquisition, geospatial layer management, and quality control of GIS datasets.
• Perform metadata tagging, source verification, and initial processing of geospatial inputs.
• Support dashboard updates, map production, and research documentation efforts.
• Contribute to the Geospatial Data Readiness Report with preprocessing and metadata alignment.

Skills

Geospatial analytics

All-source intelligence

AI/ML data quality

Data governance

Education

Geography / GIS / Remote Sensing related degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS REST API

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Remote, Remote, USA

Full-time

Clearance Requirement: None

Compensation: USD 49218 - USD 102223 - yearly

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

This position is contingent upon contract award

SOSi is seeking a Jr. Geospatial Research Analyst to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist in data acquisition, geospatial layer management, and quality control of GIS datasets.

• Perform metadata tagging, source verification, and initial processing of geospatial research inputs.

• Support dashboard updates, map production, and research documentation efforts.

• Contribute to the Geospatial Data Readiness Report, summarizing data preprocessing efforts and metadata alignment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in progress or completed in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a closely related field or;

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience producing geospatial analytic products in these fields of study or supporting DoD geospatial and all-source analysis, research, and production.

• Possess the expertise, knowledge, and capability to apply geospatial analytics and all-source intelligence methodologies, theories, and frameworks; and AI/ML, data quality, enrichment, and stewardship processes and techniques to research to:

• Produce geospatial and all-source intelligence analytic products.

• Steward data using NIST, DoD, IC regulations, policies, and best practices.

• Produce and curate country and regional pages on program.

• Understand analytic requirements.

• Use Esri ArcGIS analytic tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS REST API) and other data steward tools, catalogs, techniques, and processes to produce and manage data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications or training in Esri GIS or related technologies (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS REST API), Python, R, JSON, HTML/XML, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and All-Source Intelligence analytic methodology are advantageous but not required.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• The work to be performed remotely

• Must have strong internet connection

• Quit workspace free from interruptions and background noise

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.