GIS Analyst

Cherokee Federal•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) is seeking a GIS Analyst to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. The GIS Analyst develops, maintains, analyzes, and quality-controls geospatial data, maps, engineering records, and GIS applications that support installation planning, design, construction, asset management, and emergency-response activities. A Government contract requires that this position be filled by a person with legal United States residency and work authorization status. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain installation and restricted-area access, including completion of required background checks and training.

Requirements

Associate degree in science; or
At least two years of experience in a technical field.
Extensive knowledge of geospatial concepts, theories, principles, and practices.
Basic knowledge of cartography, remote sensing, scientific data visualization, and digital geospatial processes.
Knowledge of geospatial data production, management, archival, maintenance, and applicable standards, including Spatial Data Transfer Standard and Federal Geographic Data Committee standards.
Ability to plan, develop, and implement mapping systems that support installation organizations and facility-management functions.
Ability to review facility-management systems and provide instruction on engineering and geospatial procedures.
Strong attention to detail, data quality, organization, and communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS and CADD/GIS data management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and support GIS databases, applications, tools, maps, and cartographic products.
Update and maintain essential CADD/GIS datasets, including utilities, floor plans, real-property information, maps, and engineering data.
Produce custom maps and cartographic products to support installation and mission requirements.
Create, digitize, edit, review, archive, and maintain geospatial data for inclusion in enterprise GIS systems.
Investigate and assemble source materials, aerial imagery, survey information, real-estate information, and engineering-source data.
Perform quality-control reviews of new and revised geospatial data to ensure compliance with applicable data standards.
Use computerized GIS tools to display and analyze data supporting land use, geology, ecology, transportation, demographics, and other comprehensive-planning functions.
Coordinate CADD/GIS data updates and provide technical advice on GIS tools and methods for resolving geospatial and engineering-data issues.
Provide technical support and instruction to users on GIS tools, data, facility-management procedures, and related geospatial practices.
Support mapping systems for Civil Engineering, Fire Department, Security Forces, and emergency or disaster-preparedness users.
Prepare monthly project-status information for the required Project Status Report.