Associate Data Manager (Onsite)

VetJobs • Belleville, IL

1d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Geocgi is seeking an Associate Data Manager to support an Air Force geospatial program at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. The role focuses on organizing, maintaining, securing, and improving access to geospatial and related mission data. The employee will work alongside GIS professionals, system administrators, developers, and analysts to maintain reliable data resources and efficient workflows in an Air Force enterprise GIS environment. The position is contingent on contract award and is performed onsite. Travel may be required up to 10%. The role is intended for someone with a foundation in All-Source Intelligence and experience with geospatial data management and database concepts who wants to develop further technical expertise.

The Associate Data Manager will manage geospatial datasets in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense policies; support data ingestion, transformation, processing, and distribution; perform data quality checks; and assist with metadata, documentation, and data organization. The role also involves supporting geospatial database environments, troubleshooting data access and format issues, applying cybersecurity requirements to sensitive data, and collaborating across technical and mission teams to improve data workflows and standards.

The position’s stated reporting hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain Top Secret clearance. The anticipated annual base salary range is $70,000–$100,000, with the final offer depending on factors including responsibilities, education, experience, training, certifications, skills, and market and business considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and willingness and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• 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 such as shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, and 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 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 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, data 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 developing and implementing 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; coverage for spouses and child dependents is available for purchase through the company plan.
• Company-paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.
• Corporate culture and community of GIS professionals.

What This Job Offers

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