Geospatial Data Specialist
About The Position
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph. Our team has an immediate need for an experienced Data Hunter/Librarian to join our team at a customer-site in Mclean, VA to support the collection and management of structured data sets available to the customer. This includes data discovery, clean up, ingestion, handling updates and cataloging using current metadata standards.
Requirements
- Active/current TS/SCI with required polygraph
- Willingness to work onsite full time
- US citizenship required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant field
- Strong experience working with structured datasets
- Experience with metadata cataloging systems
- Strong writing and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous All-Source analyst experience
- Experience or familiarity with general library science cataloging theory, principles and practices
- Experience with data conversion using various tools and applications
- Experience with relational database design and SQL query workflows
- Experience with Intelligence Community regulations for data collection and retention including the 1974 Privacy act and Congressionally mandated U.S. persons information regulations.
Responsibilities
- Search for data and supporting documentation that can be utilized in the customer’s various applications.
- Flush out metadata information to keep catalog system to ensure entries are accurate and up to date.
- Perform duties associated with data cataloging.
- Build partnerships across the customer’s organization to determine which datasets should be collected, stored and made available.
- Serve as a Data Transfer Officer moving data from the open internet to customer systems.
- Perform any needed data clean up, and reformatting of datasets for inclusion in customer’s applications.
- Monitor storage space allocations to inform customer when available space has reached specific thresholds.
- Monitor the effectiveness of AI queries to data holdings to determine if such queries are accurate and valid.
Benefits
- Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
- You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
