Geospatial Analyst (entry level)

Vantor•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking an entry-level Geospatial Analyst for an on-site position. The role performs foundational GIS tasks using ArcGIS, creating, editing, and maintaining geospatial datasets from internal, external, and open-source sources. The analyst works with vector and raster data, applies foundational knowledge of topology and data attribution, and helps ensure datasets are accurate and represented consistently with applicable Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards. Coding environments may be used to support geospatial tasks. The analyst collaborates as an integrated member of an analytic team with colleagues from multiple disciplines. Applicants must be a U.S. Person, defined in the posting as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee; U.S. citizenship is listed as a required qualification. The position supports Vantor’s Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure work, whose products and services support national security missions, applications, and the health and sustainability of the planet. The base pay range is $53,000 to $113,000 annually, depending on job-related factors and geographic work location. Eligible employees are offered paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including geoprocessing, data management, and data attribution.
Experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro, including relevant extensions, for data analysis and map production.
Experience aggregating and manipulating spatial data, including vector and raster formats.
Ability and willingness to learn new skills in support of team objectives and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in any field; current students and candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
Degree or certification in a geospatial discipline.
Experience processing and analyzing remote sensing data.
Strong imagery analysis experience, including SAR and electro-optical (EO) imagery.
Familiarity with Python, SQL, and HTML.
Familiarity with other GIS tools, such as NV5 and SOCET.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

Create and edit geospatial layers derived from internal and external sources.
Perform common GIS tasks to build new layers and update existing ones.
Apply foundational knowledge of topology and data attribution.
Collect, enrich, and aggregate open-source data to create geospatial datasets.
Work with vector and raster data.
Help ensure datasets are accurate and spatially represented consistently with applicable Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.
Use coding environments to support geospatial tasks.
Collaborate as an integrated member of an analytic team with colleagues from multiple disciplines.