Senior Geospatial Engineer

Chenega Corporation•Wolf Trap, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Geospatial Engineer supports mission-critical Intelligence Community and Department of Defense projects by designing, analyzing, and supporting geospatial data, systems, and workflows. This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products, analysis, and user support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, geospatial engineering, computer science, or related field (master’s preferred)
5+ years of professional experience using GIS technologies
Experience with spatial analysis, GIS workflows, and database development
Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Proficiency with Esri products (ArcGIS Desktop, Enterprise, and Online)
Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
Knowledge of Windows environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in technical support or customer-facing GIS roles
Experience with data conversion or migration
Knowledge of Linux and UNIX environments
Familiarity with web mapping and remote sensing tools
Proficiency in Python scripting and SQL
GIS certifications
Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, validate, and manage geospatial data using GIS, remote sensing, and GPS tools
Design, build, maintain, and test geospatial databases and enterprise geodatabases
Perform spatial analysis and GIS processing using ArcGIS and related Esri products
Develop and maintain automated workflows and scripts using Python and SQL
Produce maps, web maps, and visualizations to support analysis and decision making
Integrate geospatial data with other datasets to generate actionable insights
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for GIS users and systems
Support data automation, migration, and database development efforts
Coordinate tasks with project and technical managers
Document processes, results, and customer interactions
Other duties as assigned