Geospatial Analyst

Nv5 Global • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

The Geospatial Analyst position at NV5 Geospatial involves leveraging geospatial expertise to support national security missions. The role encompasses data collection, manipulation, and analysis to create geospatial intelligence products, requiring collaboration with a team of professionals in a high-tempo environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in geography, imagery analysis, or a related field; additional experience can substitute for education.
• Minimum of three years of experience in imagery/geospatial analysis, geography, and GIS.
• Knowledge of commercial GIS software solutions such as ESRI products (ArcMap, ArcPro), SOCET GXP, QGIS, or RemoteView.
• Experience using GIS systems to collect, manipulate, identify, or analyze vector or raster data sets.
• Knowledge of geospatial data types (shapefiles, geodatabases) and DoD applications (GRiD, DVOF).
• Experience working with Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and understanding their impact on feature vertical accuracy.
• Experience with imagery and understanding how projections affect feature horizontal accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a high-tempo environment.
• Clear and efficient communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NGA Products and Services.
• Familiarity with foreign partner data, maps, specifications, and products.
• Experience with data conversion and migration techniques.
• Experience with data collection methods and distribution packaging best practices.
• Experience with data quality assurance procedures, including the use of Geospatial Analysis Integrity Tool (GAIT).
• Experience with international data programs such as MGCP or IGW, and regulations like ITAR.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Current GEOINT Professional Certification-Foundations (GPC-F).

Responsibilities

• Apply geospatial knowledge to various data types through collection, manipulation, verification, and attribution.
• Acquire, analyze, compile, and disseminate location-based information and intelligence.
• Populate geospatial databases and create Geospatial Intelligence products.
• Update and create new geospatial feature data sets, maps, and charts.
• Submit work through the QA/QC process across various mission areas and geographic settings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees