Associate Data Manager (Onsite)

geocgi • Belleville, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Geo cgi is seeking an Associate Data Manager to support an Air Force geospatial program at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. The role supports the organization, maintenance, quality, security, and accessibility of geospatial and related mission data. Working alongside GIS professionals, system administrators, developers, and analysts, the Associate Data Manager will help maintain reliable data resources and support efficient data workflows across the program. The position is onsite and contingent on contract award. It requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain Top Secret clearance. Travel may be up to 10%.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and willingness and ability to be elevated to Top Secret.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with geospatial data formats, including shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster datasets, or similar formats.
• Working knowledge of database management concepts and technologies such as SQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or similar database platforms.
• Understanding of data quality, organization, security, and accessibility principles.
• Familiarity with data security protocols and the appropriate handling of sensitive or classified information.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, classified environment supporting Air Force operations.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday at Scott Air Force Base.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, or other GIS software.
• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense programs.
• Experience working with real-time data.
• Experience working across multiple intelligence disciplines to develop and communicate intelligence products.
• Knowledge of DoD or Air Force geospatial data standards, policies, and workflows.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or other enterprise geospatial databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial data management.
• Experience using Python or another scripting language to automate data processing or management tasks.
• Experience supporting data operations within a mission-critical defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and manage geospatial and related datasets in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense policies.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, processing, and distribution for geospatial applications and mission requirements.
• Perform data quality control to maintain the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and security of geospatial information.
• Assist with metadata management, tagging, documentation, and data organization to support efficient discovery and retrieval.
• Work with GIS analysts and system administrators to improve data workflows, storage, accessibility, and performance.
• Apply applicable DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements when managing sensitive geospatial data.
• Troubleshoot data access issues, inconsistencies, and format conversion requirements.
• Support geospatial database environments, including SQL and PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with developers, GIS specialists, analysts, and system administrators to support mission requirements and improve data accessibility.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of data management standards, processes, and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a small company.
• Merit-based spot and end-of-year bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Flexible work hours and PTO.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees; spouse and child dependent coverage extensions are available for purchase through the company plan.
• Company-paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree