GIS Data Analyst

NextGen Federal Systems • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a highly qualified GIS Data Analyst to support geospatial intelligence production and advance data analytics processes at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The role calls for hands-on GIS expertise, creative approaches to complex intelligence requirements, and effective collaboration with scientists, engineers, and analysts while managing multiple priorities.

The analyst applies advanced data science methods to GEOINT and complementary datasets within a GIS framework, develops analytical approaches for intelligence questions and mission needs, and designs, develops, and deploys geospatial applications, tools, dashboards, and workflows. The role also translates operational needs into geospatial analyses and decision-ready products and communicates findings through technical writing, visualizations, briefings, and demonstrations.

The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and substantial ArcGIS experience. Desired qualifications include relevant STEM education and experience with ArcGIS platforms, Python, data science, machine learning, GEOINT, remote sensing, and the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Substantial experience with ArcGIS software and GIS-based analytical workflows.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web applications and tools.
• Strong analytical reasoning, inference, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to succeed both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing custom solutions with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, or ArcGIS Enterprise, particularly ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Survey123.
• Programming or scripting experience, especially with Python.
• Experience with data science and data visualization tools.
• Background in machine learning or artificial intelligence.
• Experience working with GEOINT data, including non-literal data.
• Knowledge of remote sensing datasets and analytical methods.
• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, geography, or another relevant STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science methods to analyze and exploit GEOINT and complementary datasets within a GIS framework to support intelligence production.
• Develop and refine analytical approaches that address key intelligence questions and evolving mission needs.
• Design, develop, and deploy dynamic geospatial web applications, tools, dashboards, and workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate operational needs into effective geospatial analyses and decision-ready products.
• Communicate findings through clear technical writing, visualizations, briefings, and demonstrations.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and mission focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed