Spatial Surveillance Analyst - Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Geospatial Analyst in Sterling, VA to turn data into actionable insights for mission-critical defense programs. You will monitor C2/radar displays, analyze threats, and maintain complex systems to ensure peak performance in demanding environments.

The role requires 1–3 years in an Operations Center or with C2 systems, a high school diploma or GED, ability to deploy, and US citizenship with Secret clearance (Top Secret potential).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; specialized radar training preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in an Operations Center or with Command-and-Control Systems.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to austere environments for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor command and control/radar displays to identify RAM and UAS threats.
• Analyze data to differentiate between hostile projectiles, aerial threats, and non-threats.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Relay critical threat data and system status updates to command centers using secure protocols.
• Adhere to strict procedures to safeguard personnel and ensure safety and security standards.

Skills

Spatial surveillance

RAM detection

UAS detection

Analytical thinking

Communication

Operations Center

Radar operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

GEOSPATIAL ANALYST
Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As a Geospatial Analyst at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward.

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At General Dynamics IT, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, GDIT is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Geospatial Analyst to join our team in a domestic location.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Detection: Continuously monitor command and control/radar displays to identify and track RAM and UAS threats, ensuring early warning and situational awareness for deployed units.


• Data Analysis: Analyze data to differentiate between hostile projectiles, aerial threats, and non-threats, delivering accurate, actionable information to command elements.


• System Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain sophisticated equipment, assist troubleshooting technical issues, and perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure peak system performance in challenging field conditions.


• Communication: Relay critical threat data and system status updates to command centers and response teams using secure communication protocols, enabling rapid and informed tactical responses.


• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to strict operational procedures to safeguard personnel, maintain system integrity, and ensure compliance with all safety and security standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in spatial surveillance, and command and control systems with a focus on RAM and UAS detection technologies.


• Analytical and Situational Awareness: Proven ability to assess multiple, fast-moving targets, identify genuine threats, and make sound decisions under pressure.


• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in monitoring radar data and interpreting complex data.


• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities for clear, concise reporting to command and operational teams.


• Experience: 1-3 Years of relevant experience in an Operations Center or with Command-and-Control Systems.


• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED required; specialized training or certification in radar operation preferred. Advanced roles may require additional education.


• Deployment Readiness: Willingness and ability to deploy to austere and potentially hostile environments for extended periods.

What you’ll need to succeed

Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Geospatial Analyst must have:

• Security clearance level: Must have Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret


• US citizenship required


• Role requirements: Potential travel

GDIT is your place

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities


• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals


• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off


• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***


• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Own your opportunity

Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Sterling

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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