Geospatial Analyst

Leidos Holding$65K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Top Secret/SCI clearance (active and in-scope) required; U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Willingness to pass a polygraph examination upon hire.
  • Experience in geospatial analysis, intelligence support, and data management (vector and raster formats).
  • Familiarity with GIS software including ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years, or Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
  • Prepare and manage geospatial datasets for research initiatives.
  • Organize data within geodatabases and repositories.
  • Develop geospatial products, visualizations, and analytical solutions.
  • Perform imagery analysis and data development tasks.
  • Support data capture, conversion, and integration activities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine analytical workflows and delivery of GIS solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge geospatial technologies.
  • Collaborative environment focusing on critical government missions.
  • Potential for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Possibility of travel and flexible work hours to meet mission needs.
Full Job Description

The Analysis Solutions Business Area at Leidos is seeking a highly motivated Geospatial Analyst to support critical government missions in our Reston, Virginia location. In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on advanced geospatial analysis, imagery exploitation, data integration, and GIS application development in support of geotechnical characterization, geological research, and the reverse engineering of above-ground and underground structures.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge geospatial technologies, including ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise, in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment within a government facility. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver with a passion for geospatial intelligence, data analysis, and innovative GIS solutions.

Some travel and occasional work outside normal business hours may be required to meet mission needs.


What You'll Do

As a Geospatial Analyst, you will:

  • Collect, process, and analyze geospatial data (vector and raster) from a variety of commercial, government, and National Technical Means (NTM) sources.

  • Prepare and manage geospatial datasets to support geotechnical characterization and geological research initiatives.

  • Maintain and organize geospatial data within enterprise geodatabases and structured data repositories.

  • Develop high-quality geospatial products, visualizations, and analytical solutions to support engineering and geological assessments.

  • Perform imagery analysis using panchromatic and multispectral imagery, including geospatial rectification and elevation data development.

  • Support GIS data capture, conversion, quality assurance, and integration activities.

  • Collaborate closely with intelligence analysts and technical stakeholders to understand mission requirements, refine analytical workflows, and deliver GIS-based solutions.

  • Train and support personnel in the effective use of ArcGIS tools and geospatial workflows.


Required Education, Skills, and Experience
  • Active and in-scope Top Secret/SCI clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

  • Ability and willingness to successfully complete a polygraph examination upon hire.

  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

    • Geospatial analysis and intelligence support

    • Intelligence Community operations

    • Geospatial data management (vector and raster formats)

    • Intelligence fusion analysis

    • GEOINT product creation and dissemination

    • GIS software, including:

      • ESRI ArcGIS Pro

      • ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise

      • RemoteView

    • NGA data products, standards, and methodologies

    • Working across multiple network environments and domains

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience programming in Python.

  • Proficiency with ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python to automate workflows, analyze data, and streamline GIS processes.

  • Experience developing GIS applications, geoprocessing services, and web maps within ArcGIS Enterprise environments.

  • Experience with 3D modeling, spatial analysis, and point cloud processing using ArcGIS and related technologies.


Original Posting:
June 5, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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