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Geospatial Analyst

Virginia Staffing, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170

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Geospatial Intelligence Analyst/Engineer

SAIC seeks a highly skilled Geospatial Intelligence Analyst/Engineer. As a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting geospatial data in support of a critical national security mission. You will work closely with a team of analysts and customer stakeholders to identify and prioritize intelligence requirements, develop and maintain geospatial intelligence products, and provide timely and accurate analysis to support decision-making. In this role, you will: Develop and maintain geospatial intelligence products, such as maps, graphics, and reports, to support critical national security missions Incorporate both GIS and graphic design software workflows to design and generate custom mapping products with knowledge or coordinate systems, projections, and cartographic design principles to communicate data and analyses Research and compile existing raster and vector data from both open source and government agencies, including environmental data, infrastructure, and international boundaries and claims; generate new datasets from intelligence reports and research Generate and maintain complex spatial databases to be used in analyses and cartographic end products; perform quality assurance and quality control of topology, attributes, and associated metadata Model map layers, perform spatial analysis, generate reports, and perform quality control procedures using GIS software Stay up-to-date with emerging geospatial intelligence trends, technologies, and methodologies. Apply this knowledge to improve analysis and products Collaborate with researchers and analysts to provide GIS support to customers, including briefings, reports, and other products Qualifications: Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly security clearance 3 years of experience as a Geospatial Analyst/Engineer Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment to effectively communicate complex geospatial concepts to non-technical customers Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and provide insightful recommendations Knowledge of spatial analysis techniques, coordinate systems, and data management best practices Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, and related ESRI software Proficiency working with various geospatial data formats (vector, raster, geodatabase, etc.) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and the Avenza MAPublisher extension Familiarity with Python and scripting within ArcGIS SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability