Geospatial Analyst - Senior

DecisionPoint | Cortek

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 10 years of military experience in GIS or Remote Sensing.
  • 10 years of GIS experience with 5 years in a senior role.
  • 3 years of hands-on experience in spatial analysis and enterprise GIS support.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro for at least 3 years.
  • Experience with Python scripting and ArcPy for geospatial workflows.
  • Familiarity with relational databases, including PostgreSQL/PostGIS or Microsoft SQL Server.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise to aid intelligence operations.
  • Create web maps, apps, and analytic dashboards via ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
  • Oversee installation and administration of ArcGIS Enterprise systems.
  • Produce custom cartographic products and visualizations for intelligence needs.
  • Automate data processing using Python and ArcPy scripts.
  • Maintain GIS databases and spatial data environments.
  • Integrate streaming data sources with APIs for analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical intelligence operations.
  • Access to advanced geospatial technologies and tools.
  • Potential for career advancement in a senior analytical role.
  • Engagement with military and defense organizations.
  • Collaborative work environment with technical and leadership teams.
Full Job Description
Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) J2 Intelligence Directorate. This role provides senior-level geospatial expertise to support mission-essential intelligence operations focused on understanding and analyzing potential adversaries' strategic weapons capabilities. The Senior GIS Engineer will lead enterprise GIS architecture, spatial analysis initiatives, and geospatial intelligence solutions within the ArcGIS Enterprise ecosystem supporting USSTRATCOM mission requirements.

This position is onsite at Offutt AFB.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise to support intelligence and operational planning.
  • Develop web maps, web applications, and analytic dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
  • Support installation, configuration, and administration of ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal, Operations Dashboard, and GeoEvent Server.
  • Develop custom cartographic products, maps, charts, and visualizations supporting intelligence analysis.
  • Create Python and ArcPy scripts to automate geospatial data processing and analysis.
  • Manage and maintain GIS databases and spatial data environments.
  • Integrate dynamic streaming data sources using REST APIs and formats such as JSON, GeoJSON, XML, and CSV.
  • Process geospatial feeds using ArcGIS GeoEvent adapters for incorporation into analytic dashboards.
  • Support integration with DoD visualization platforms and intelligence workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, and ATO processes.
  • Collaborate with analysts, technical teams, and leadership to support mission objectives.


Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geographic Information Science (GIScience), or a related field with a GIS concentration; or 10 years of military experience in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Intelligence, GIS, or Geographic Information Science.
  • Minimum of 10 years of GIS experience, including at least 5 years in a senior-level role supporting Project Management, Spatial Data Management, GIS Portal Administration, or GIS System Management.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience performing spatial analysis and supporting enterprise GIS environments.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro, including familiarity with Portal for ArcGIS and GeoEvent Server.
  • Experience developing and maintaining geospatial workflows using Python scripting and ArcPy.
  • Experience with relational and spatial databases, including PostgreSQL/PostGIS and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience integrating dynamic data sources and APIs, including REST, JSON, GeoJSON, XML, and CSV.
  • Knowledge of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards and geospatial interoperability best practices.
  • Demonstrated success supporting enterprise GIS solutions within Government, DoD, or defense-related environments.
  • Strong experience with system integration, real-time data processing, and enterprise geospatial architectures.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements, including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
  • Ability to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) approximately four times per year.

Preferred
  • CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Experience supporting enterprise GIS systems in a government or defense environment.
  • Experience working with real-time geospatial data feeds.


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