Location: Alexandria,VA, USA
Position Title: Geospatial Analyst Jr. - Sr.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance Required: Secret
Position Description:
Utilizes Geographic Information System techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location. Understanding of GIS theory and applications. Extracts data from GIS software and uses varying analysis methods to arrive at results. Recommends appropriate reactionary strategies in response to GIS analysis. Provides maps and data sets to clients to supplement analysis. Knowledgeable of GIS software and technology. Provides database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products. Expertise in performing data conversion migration, and translation activities utilizing advanced processing techniques. Design and implement efficient production tools and coordinate workflow with project personnel. Provides database development support in creating cartographic and digital data products. Performs finishing of remote sensing data, producing and maintaining cartographic databases, updating cartographic data from intelligence databases and producing mission specific data sets.
Experience:
Junior:
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience OR Master's Degree and 0 years of experience.
(4 years' work experience OR Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree)
Senior:
Master's degree and 10 years of experience.
(8 years' work experience, OR a Bachelor's plus 4 years' experience, may be substituted for a Master's Degree)
Education:
Junior:
Degree in Geographic Information Science, computer science, cartographic science, geology, social science, environmental science or related technical field.
Senior:
Degree in Geographic Information Science, computer science, cartographic science, geology, social science, environmental science, or related technical field.
Minimum Required Experience and Certifications:
Junior: (None)
Senior:
Eight years as a GIS or Geospatial analyst in the IC or DoD, or experience providing subject matter expertise to DoD GEOINT programs/projects.
Recommended Experience and Certifications:
Junior: (None)
Senior:
Certified GIS Professional (GISP) certification, National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) GEOINT Professional certification, Army GEOINT/Imagery Analyst Leadership Course, or Army Foundry GEOINT training or comparable certification. Experience in the operation of National and Tactical GEOINT systems and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Compass, Inc. (Compass) is a Small Business (SB) headquartered in Winchester, VA as a Defense and Intelligence solutions provider to the United States Government. We provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), and Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) to our government and business partner customers. As a premier Defense and Intelligence solution provider, we employee a diverse, agile, highly trained and extremely talented staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled