Location: On-site - DeKalb or Urbana, IL (with possible support to other Mid-Continent science centers)
About the Role
Support cutting-edge water and earth science as a Geospatial / Scientific Analyst. You'll build and analyze geospatial datasets, develop scientific applications, and turn complex environmental data into usable products - directly enabling research and resource-management decisions at a federal science center.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform the full suite of GIS tasks using ArcGIS (and extensions), ERDAS, ENVI, GeoServer, and open-source tools; acquire, create, edit, and manage vector and raster datasets
• Conduct spatial analysis and modeling, including image processing, classification, and feature extraction
• Develop and maintain scientific applications and data pipelines; program in Python, R, C++, C#, .NET, and/or VBA with proper documentation
• Provide statistical support (e.g., R, SAS) and relational database management (Access, MySQL, PostgreSQL) for spatial and non-spatial applications
• Create and maintain FGDC/ISO-compliant metadata; support data life-cycle management and archiving
• Support GPS/telemetry data collection, differential correction, and format conversion as needed
$95,000 - $99,840 a year
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, computer science, hydrology, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with ArcGIS and geospatial data management
• Programming proficiency in one or more of: Python, R, C++, C#, .NET
• Experience with relational databases and metadata standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with remote sensing / image processing (ERDAS Imagine, ENVI)
• Experience with high-throughput or high-performance computing
• Background supporting water science, environmental modeling, or a federal science agency
