Maxar Technologies

GIS Operations Officer

Maxar Technologies$102K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with polygraph
  • Journeyman knowledge of ESRI ArcPro 3.x and Spatial Analyst
  • Familiarity with Oracle databases and GIS web services
  • Experience with both vector and raster data formats
  • Knowledge of NGA products (e.g. CADRG, CIB, and DTED)

Responsibilities

  • Collect, integrate, and analyze large volumes of geospatial data
  • Create and manipulate custom datasets through geo-referencing and feature extraction
  • Design and maintain all-source geospatial databases
  • Develop advanced mapping and visualization products
  • Combine geospatial and temporal information for comprehensive analysis
  • Enhance user access to critical information

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health resources
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description

Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.

Vantor is seeking a GIS Operations Officer to provide geospatial analysis and visualization support to senior U.S. Government intelligence and policymaking stakeholders. This role supports time-sensitive missions and requires the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and short-deadline tasking.

GIS Operations Officers collect, integrate, analyze, and visualize large volumes of all-source geospatial and non-geospatial data to produce clear, decision-ready products. The position requires strong technical GIS skills, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate complex information through effective maps, graphics, and visual products.


Responsibilities:

  • Journeyman knowledge of GIS, geospatial and imagery analysis, cartography, all-source geospatial analysis and graphic design and production
  • Create custom datasets through raster geo-referencing and re-projection, feature extraction and digitization, feature and attribute manipulation and file format conversion
  • Design, develop, populate and maintain all-source geospatial databases
  • Create advanced mapping, imagery, and visualization products conveying complicated tactical and strategic information
  • Combine geospatial and temporal information to perform all-source analysis and research
  • Enhance user connectivity to critical information

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Journeyman knowledge of ESRI ArcPro 3.x, Spatial Analyst, Remote View and various classified imagery access platforms
  • Journeyman knowledge of Oracle databases, GIS web services, personal and multi-user geodatabases, various vector and raster data formats, NTM and commercial imagery, and NGA products (e.g. CADRG, CIB, and DTED)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable of SQL Developer, VBA, and/or Python programming languages to create custom scripts and tools to automate the extraction, ingestion, processing, and integration of disparate data streams and formats
  • Proficiency streamlining operation and production workflows
  • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.






● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $102,000.00 - $136,000.00 - $149,600.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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