Job Title: Senior Geospatial Data Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
Anticipated Posting End: There is not an anticipated end date for this posting since applications are needed on an ongoing basis.
The Opportunity:
As a Senior Geospatial Data Engineer, you will lead pipeline development, tool integration, and visualization capability delivery across a FOSS4G-centric stack. You will work directly with NGA mission users and AGIS delivery teams to shape how intelligence professionals interact with geospatial data — from ingest all the way to analyst-facing visualization.
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver end-to-end geospatial data pipelines from ingest through analyst-facing visualization, leveraging GDAL/OGR-based transformation and processing across diverse data formats
- Develop and maintain Python-based analytical environments via Jupyter Notebooks tailored to NGA mission user workflows
- Manage GeoParquet datasets within the program's data lake architecture; implement and extend columnar format pipelines for production use
- Administer ArcGIS Server services and portal configurations; integrate with the FOSS4G toolchain including QGIS, GeoServer, and MapServer
- Collaborate with the AGIS Search team on spatial data indexing and AI-assisted retrieval integration
- Lead technical refinement sessions and provide PI Planning input on data engineering epics and cross-team dependencies
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph preferred
- 7+ years of software or data engineering experience with at least 5 years experience in geospatial domains
- Proficiency in the Python geospatial stack: GDAL, Fiona, Shapely, GeoPandas, Rasterio
- Strong Jupyter Notebook development experience for analytical and mission workflows
- Working knowledge of the FOSS4G ecosystem (QGIS, GeoServer, MapServer, GRASS)
- GeoParquet/columnar format experience in production environments
- ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise administration
- B.S. in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
Desired:
- Familiarity with OGC service standards (WMS, WFS, WCS)
- Experience operating within SAFe or Agile delivery frameworks
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$108,400 - 227,500 USD
