Senior Geospatial Analyst

Leidos; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 39,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Geospatial Analyst in Reston, Virginia. The role involves geospatial analysis, quality control of imagery, and mentoring staff in GIS fundamentals. Required qualifications include ArcGIS proficiency and several years of experience in geospatial analysis. This position offers a pay range of $39,000 to $70,500 and includes remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience required.
• US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Experience with AFFIF/DVOF data.

Responsibilities

• Geospatial analysis of satellite imagery.
• Quality control over imagery.
• Train staff in GIS fundamentals.

Skills

ArcGIS

Feature extraction

Photo interpretation

Quality control

Data finishing

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Python

PostgreSQL

FME

Job description

Description

The Software, Simulation, and Systems Engineering (S3E) Portfolio is seeking a Senior Geospatial Analyst (SGA) to support contracts centered on GEOINT data production for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. The S3E Portfolio provides geospatial intelligence support across a broad number of offices and agencies in the form of geospatial products, analysis, engineering and services.

Primary Responsibilities: The Sr. GIS Analyst will provide the following:

• Thorough background/understanding of quality control and finishing procedures
• Support in geospatial analysis of satellite imagery to perform feature data collection
• Interact daily with supervisors and/or functional peer groups
• Must have ArcGIS experience, preferably with ArcGIS Pro, and an understanding of feature data and cartographic products, photo interpretation, and vector data editing
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Must have technical and leadership abilities and be able to demonstrate such skills

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 3+ years experience
• US Citizen required (no dual citizenship, no Green card)
• Experience with feature extraction, photo interpretation, AFFIF/DVOF data, Quality Control over imagery
• Experience with one or more of the following feature data schemas: TDS, GGDM, UFD, GIFD, DFEG, TFEG, MGCP TRD, MUVD, FACC
• ESRI products including ArcGIS
• Experience generating production tracking methods and SOPs
• Knowledge and execution of AAFIF, Geonames and DVOF workflows
• Ability to train staff in GIS fundamentals
• Experience in data finishing and quality control

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience
• Experience in the review and development of multiple data schemas and formats
• SQL, Python, C# or Java
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL or SpatiaLite
• FME
• SDE knowledge

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Pay Range: $39,000.00 - $70,500.00

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