Geospatial Analyst

Core One
Fort Gordon, GA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geospatial professionals with advanced degrees and technical expertise in GIS and data governance will find this mission-critical role in national security at Fort Gordon, GA, suits their background and skill set.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced geospatial degrees and 10+ years of experience in defense or intelligence domains
    — “MA/MS and 10 years of relevant experience; or BA/BS and 15 years of relevant experience”
  • Individuals with a strong background in geospatial data integration and metadata management
    — “Support enterprise data integration, spatial data governance, and metadata management”
  • Professionals comfortable with coding and custom geoprocessing workflows for national security applications
    — “Develop custom geoprocessing and analytical workflows using coding languages such as Python, R, SAS, or Java”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is mandatory and must be active TS/SCI at the time of application
    — “This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance”
  • No high school/GED option for the Expert level, requiring a bachelor's or higher
    — “A degree is required at this level. There is no HS/GED option.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with DoD geospatial repositories and structured observation management
    — “Experience with IC and DoD geospatial data and repositories”
  • Demonstrate leadership in cross-industry collaboration and software assessments
    — “Coordinate and collaborate with industry counterparts on technical projects and software and service assessments”
  • Emphasize the ability to translate geospatial data into strategic assessments for stakeholders
    — “Develop geographically derived assessments”
  • Showcase fluency in Python or other coding languages for geoprocessing workflows
    — “Experience using Python, R, SAS, Java, or other coding languages to deliver custom geoprocessing”
  • Include professional GIS certifications such as GISP or Esri Professional
    — “Professional GIS certification, private sector (e.g., GISP, Esri Professional) or government”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • developing geographically derived assessments
  • managing spatial data
Typical background
geospatial analysisGIS

Skills & requirements

Required

Geospatial AnalysisGISSpatial Data GovernanceEnterprise Data Integration

Preferred

PythonRSASJava

Stack & domain

PythonRSASJavaCommunicationGeospatialGISData Analysis

About the role

Original posting from Core One via Greenhouse

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One seeks Geospatial Analysts at the Senior and Expert levels to support Army, DoD, and Intelligence Community geospatial missions. Analysts will apply GIS and geospatial analysis expertise to manage spatial data, develop geographically derived assessments, support enterprise data integration and governance, and deliver geospatial products to stakeholders.

*This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance* 

Responsibilities:

Conduct geospatial analysis and develop geographically derived assessments

Use and manage industry-standard location analysis desktop and server applications and spatial relational databases

Support enterprise data integration, spatial data governance, and metadata management, and interpret business and performance metrics

Present geospatial information through multimedia presentations and written reports

Develop custom geoprocessing and analytical workflows using coding languages such as Python, R, SAS, or Java

Coordinate and collaborate with industry counterparts on technical projects and software and service assessments

Qualifications:

Current, Active TS/SCI

Education and experience as outlined for each level below

Relevant experience in geospatial analysis and/or geospatial information systems

Experience with industry-standard location analysis desktop and server applications, such as the Esri ArcGIS Platform, QGIS, MapBox, or GeoServer

Experience using and managing spatial relational databases, such as Oracle, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Extensive experience with geographically derived assessments, enterprise data integration, spatial data governance, metadata management, and interpretation of business and performance metrics

Experience presenting geospatial information through multimedia presentations and written reports

Experience coordinating and collaborating with industry counterparts on technical projects, software and service assessments, and related subject matter

Desired Qualifications:

Experience using Python, R, SAS, Java, or other coding languages to deliver custom geoprocessing and analytical workflows (required for Expert)

Experience with IC and DoD geospatial data and repositories

Familiarity with Army, DoD, or IC geospatial processes, policy, and programs

Familiarity with DoD/NSG Structured Observation Management (SOM) and object-based production

Knowledge and experience in cartography, GIS, and spatial modeling

Experience working within common project management frameworks

Professional GIS certification, private sector (e.g., GISP, Esri Professional) or government (e.g., GPC series)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and graphic design principles

Education and Experience by Level

Degrees should be in a technical field such as Geospatial Information & Services (GIS), Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or a related field.

Senior

MA/MS and 5 years of relevant experience; or

BA/BS and 10 years of relevant experience; or

HS diploma/GED with training in a DoD Geospatial Information Services career field or military occupational specialty, and 15+ years of intelligence analysis experience

Expert

MA/MS and 10 years of relevant experience; or

BA/BS and 15 years of relevant experience

A degree is required at this level. There is no HS/GED option.

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Source: Core One careers (Greenhouse)

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