REMOTE GIS ANALYST

Lensa; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Geospatial Analyst for a fully remote position, supporting projects for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The role requires expertise in GIS, imagery analysis, and effective communication with remote teams. With a strong emphasis on quality and timeliness, candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be U.S. citizens. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour with various benefits available.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Multiple GIS courses or equivalent GIS experience.
• Experience directly supporting geospatial projects related to the NGA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct imagery analysis and extract topographic features from satellite imagery.
• Perform digital mapping and feature data extraction tasks.
• Support various geospatial projects ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Proficiency in geospatial and cartography techniques

Experience with feature data extraction from satellite imagery

Strong communication skills for remote teamwork

Ability to work efficiently in a production environment with goals for quality and timeliness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field

Tools

Esri products and GIS software

Job description

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Job Title: Geospatial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Geospatial Analyst for a fully remote position. Preferred candidates will have experience directly supporting geospatial projects for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). A Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field with multiple GIS courses or equivalent GIS experience is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Conduct imagery analysis and extract topographic features such as roads, rivers, and buildings from satellite imagery.
• Perform digital mapping and feature data extraction tasks within estimated hours and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with remote team members and communicate effectively to achieve project goals.
• Support various geospatial projects, including TDS, MGCP, MUVD, and Conflation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• MUST have TDS experience to be considered
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in geospatial and cartography techniques.
• Experience with feature data extraction from satellite imagery.
• Strong communication skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work efficiently in a production environment with goals for quality and timeliness.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Janus Geography contract and digital mapping projects.
• Knowledge of Esri products and GIS software.
• Prior involvement in mapping and supporting specific project numbers.
  
  

Work Environment

This position is 100% fully remote and currently funded through 2026. Team members are required to use their personal computers to access assigned workstations. The role involves extensive computer work, sitting in front of a computer while analyzing imagery and mapping topographic features.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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