Senior Exploitation Specialist / Data Steward
About The Position
B&A is looking for a Senior Exploitation Specialist / Data Steward to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a Senior Exploitation Specialist (Data Steward) to support NGA mission operations at an Analysis Office, NGA Washington (NCE) in Springfield, VA. As an Exploitation Specialist under the GEO-SPI B labor framework, the successful candidate structures, organizes, and maintains geospatial data holdings so that mission and analytic teams can reliably discover, access, and exploit trusted spatial information. This is a Senior-level (Level 4) position. The individual is expected to lead, integrate, define tasks, and validate work, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills that have been proven in previous work. A Senior is fully capable of meeting all required services without direction, provides technical direction and quality control over lower-level personnel, advises Government leadership on data management processes and technology, and leads collaboration across NGA and Intelligence Community (IC) teams.
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of GIS, data schemas, and the geo-referencing of information.
- Knowledge of extraction and metadata specifications.
- Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) architectures, best practices for data normalization, and performance tuning/optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, such as Spatial Database Engines (SDEs).
- Knowledge of tools such as the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data.
- Familiarity with ontology concepts as they relate to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player across technical and mission-focused teams.
- Knowledge of scripting languages, such as R or Python
- Active TS clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Data management, data conditioning, and information modeling / design.
- Structured observation schema development and data hosting.
- Geomatics and geospatial data management.
- Coding / computer programming and data service enabling.
- Quality assurance and integration across enterprise systems.
- Written communication and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Manage, organize, and maintain spatial data across enterprise geodatabases and Spatial Database Engines (SDEs).
- Apply GIS, data schemas, and geo-referencing best practices to structure and steward geospatial information.
- Develop and apply extraction and metadata specifications to ensure discoverable, well-documented data.
- Design and optimize Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) architectures, applying data normalization best practices and performance tuning.
- Use the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data.
- Apply ontology concepts to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships.
- Collaborate across technical and mission-focused teams and provide senior-level direction, quality control, and quality assurance.
Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Two tiers of dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Paid time off
- B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
- Pet insurance benefits
- Commuter transit benefits
- Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- B&A Cares program (wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars)
- Formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counseling, legal guidance, financial planning)
- Monthly teambuilding events
- Annual Wellness Challenges (#StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
