Human Geographer (Mid-Level)- TS/SCI

Wiser

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance and willingness to complete a CI polygraph.
  • 5-10 years of experience in human geography research or data management; alternative educational pathways are also acceptable.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
  • Demonstrated skills with ESRI software and similar GIS applications; GEOINT production experience preferred.
  • Experience with geospatial data types including shapefiles and raster data is necessary.
  • Ability to produce GEOINT products that meet NGA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Apply human geography principles to create diverse products including maps and reports.
  • Conduct comprehensive research and evaluation to support geospatial projects.
  • Manage data conflation and ensure quality control during production phases.
  • Attribute metadata and certify source citation for all geospatial products.
  • Geo-enable datasets for analysis and develop a streamlined dissemination process.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment centered in Springfield, VA.
  • Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in human geography and GIS.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge geospatial software and techniques.
  • Support for further education and professional certifications.
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing field of GEOINT.
Full Job Description
Human Geographer - Mid-Level - TS/SCI

Location: Springfield, VA

Experience Level: Level 3, Middle (5-10 years)

Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Role Description

We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Human Geographer - Mid-Level. A Human Geographer (HG) applies an understanding of geography, research, GIS, data conflation, and management skills to produce a broad array of human geography products including attributed data, maps, and written reports. Production phases for HG projects and products may include research, discovery, evaluation, extraction, creation, geo-enabling, quality control/review, metadata attribution, source citation, service enabling and dissemination.

Minimum Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request.
  • Relevant background via one of the following pathways:
    • High School diploma and 5-10 years of specialized professional work experience in human geography data research and collection, compiling and organizing statistical data into tables compatible with ArcGIS, participating in quality control checks, geospatial analysis, and/or international regional/functional expertise.
    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2-7 years of specialized professional work experience in human geography data research and collection, compiling and organizing statistical data into tables compatible with ArcGIS, participating in quality control checks, geospatial analysis, and/or international regional/functional expertise.
    • Master's degree in relevant field and one year of specialized professional work experience in human geography data research and collection, compiling and organizing statistical data into tables compatible with ArcGIS, participating in quality control checks, geospatial analysis, and/or international regional/functional expertise.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software applications such as ESRI products (ArcPro, ArcMap), SOCET GXP, QGIS, Remoteview, or similar electronic light table applications, GRiD, DVOF, IGW, GAIT etc.; previous GEOINT production experience preferred.
  • Experience using feature layers (shapefiles), raster data (imagery/DEM), geodatabases (GDB, FDB), cartographic products, and safe data handling and storage procedures.
  • Ability to produce GEOINT products to NGA standards and quality.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bilingual language capabilities.
  • NGA College courses and certifications.
  • Preferred candidates should have completed relevant Formal/Advanced Military Training (Tech School, Advanced Individual Training, A School, or other MOS/AFSC/Rate granting equivalent) or have a current GEOINT Professional Certification-Foundations (GPC-F).
  • Experience with Python scripting.


Work Environment

Work is within a team environment and will be conducted on site in Springfield, VA.

*Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.

Wiser Imagery Services employs personnel within the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

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