Sr. Exploitation Specialist/Data Steward (TS/SCI)

Culmen International; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401k with match

Life & Disability Insurance

Training & Continuing Education

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is hiring for a Sr. Exploitation Specialist/Data Steward to support NGA on-site in Springfield, VA. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI/Poly eligibility and a strong background in data science, GIS, and automation.

You will coordinate with clients to design data-driven solutions, lead automated workflows, and mentor teams while applying advanced analytics to geospatial datasets and metadata systems.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI/Poly.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong GIS knowledge and ESRI tool proficiency.
• Senior Python data science and visualization skills.
• Experience with large structured/unstructured data and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven solutions and automate workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into tasks.
• Apply exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and insights.
• Develop and optimize data management processes and models.
• Mentor team members and build high-performing teams.
• Support NGA metadata cataloging and GEOINT content management.

Skills

Python (data science)

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Matplotlib

Plotly

Dash

Bokeh

Data analysis

SME / leadership

Mathematical optimization

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Portal

SQL

Excel

Job description

MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI GOVERNMENT CLEARANCE FOR THIS POSITION.

Culmen International is hiring Sr. Exploitation Specialist/Data Steward to provide support on-site at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) expects to deliver AOS Metadata Cataloging and Management Services to enhance product and asset management of content enabling rapid creation of discoverable, modular, web enabled, and visually enriched Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) products for intelligence producers in NGA, across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG).

The Data Steward will coordinate with our clients to understand questions and issues involving the client’s datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data-driven solutions within program guidelines. This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead/assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, automated workflows, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).

Responsibilities

• Work with large structured / unstructured data in a modeling and analytical environment to define and create streamline processes in the evaluation of unique datasets and solve challenging intelligence issues
• Lead and participate in the design of solutions and refinement of pre-existing processes
• Work with Customer Stakeholders, Program Managers, and Product Owners to translate road map features into components/tasks, estimate timelines, identify resources, suggest solutions, and recognize possible risks
• Use exploratory data analysis techniques to identify meaningful relationships, patterns, or trends from complex data
• Combine applied mathematics, programming skills, analytical techniques, and data to provide impactful insights for decision makers
• Research and implement optimization models, strategies, and methods to inform data management activities and analysis
• Apply big data analytic tools to large, diverse sets of data to deliver impactful insights and assessments
• Conduct peer reviews to improve quality of workflows, procedures, and methodologies
• Help build high-performing teams; mentor team members providing development opportunities to increase their technical skills and knowledge
• Requires TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly.
• 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications/trainings can be used in lieu of years of experience)
• Strong working knowledge and hands‑on experience with Esri solutions such as Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and secure enterprise Esri portals such as Safehouse and ICGIS.
• Senior-level proficiency in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash, Bokeh, and related libraries.
• Demonstrated understanding of GIS, data schemas, and the geo‑referencing of information
• Knowledge of extraction and metadata specifications
• Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) architectures, best practices for data normalization, and performance tuning/optimization techniques
• Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, such as Spatial Database Engines (SDEs)
• Knowledge of tools such as the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data
• Familiarity with ontology concepts as they relate to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player across technical and mission‑focused teams
• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as R or Python
• Possess Master's degree in Data Science or related technical field
• Experience developing and working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Demonstrated experience of advanced programming techniques, using one or more of the following HTML 5/Javascript, ArcObjects, Python, Model Builder, Oracle, SQL, GIScience, GeospatiavAnalysis, Statistics, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Arc SDE, ArcIMS.
• Experience using NET, Python, C++, and/or JAVA programming for web interface development and geodatabase development.
• Experience building and maintaining databases of GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT data related to the area of interest needs.
• Data Visualization Experience which may include Matrix Analytics, Network Analytics, Graphing Data that assist the analytical workforce in generating common operational pictures depicting fused intelligence and information to support informal assessments and finished products

Benefits

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen.
• Dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners).
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000-150,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.