GIS Data Scientist

NextGen Federal Systems
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with a STEM background and experience in geospatial technologies, comfortable with analyzing GEOINT data and deploying tools within a GIS framework. The role is based at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and requires collaboration with Digital Engineering teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a STEM degree and experience in geospatial analysis and web application development
    — “Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, geography, or another STEM field.”
  • Individuals familiar with ArcGIS software and capable of deploying dynamic geospatial tools
    — “Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web applications and tools.”
  • Professionals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can translate data into intelligence insights
    — “Assist in developing analytical approaches to address key intelligence questions.”

Things to consider

  • A Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is mandatory, which may limit eligibility for some applicants.
    — “Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to code in Python and develop custom geospatial solutions using ArcGIS tools.
    — “Proficiency developing custom solutions using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Enterprise, with a specific focus on ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Survey123.”
  • Emphasize your background in GEOINT data and non-literal data analysis in your application materials.
    — “Experience with GEOINT data, including non-literal data.”
  • Demonstrate strong technical writing and briefing skills to align with the role’s communication demands.
    — “Strong technical writing and briefing skills.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed analytical approaches to address key intelligence questions
  • Deployed dynamic geospatial web applications
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, geography, or another STEM field

Skills & requirements

Required

GISData SciencePythonArcgisGeoint

Preferred

Machine LearningRemote Sensing

Stack & domain

ArcgisPythonData ScienceMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceRemote SensingGeointAnalyticalCritical-thinkingCreative Problem-solvingTeamworkTechnical WritingBriefingGISIntelligenceDigital Engineering

About the role

Original posting from NextGen Federal Systems via Lever

NextGen’s practice in Modeling and Simulation Engineering is growing. As such, we are seeking to hire Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineers with experience in modeling and simulation and/or digital engineering. Selected engineers will collaborate with fellow DE colleagues to solve complex technical tasks while becoming experts with and deploying cutting edge modeling and analysis tools. Establish and grow your Digital Engineering career with NextGen today.

Responsibilities::

  • Utilize advanced data science methods to analyze and exploit GEOINT data and supplementary data sources within a GIS framework to support intelligence production. 
  • Assist in developing analytical approaches to address key intelligence questions. 

Qualifications::

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, geography, or another STEM field. 
  • Substantial familiarity with ArcGIS software. 
  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web applications and tools. 
  • Strong analytical, inference, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 
  • Strong technical writing and briefing skills. 

Desired Skills::

  • Proficiency developing custom solutions using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Enterprise, with a specific focus on ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Survey123. 
  • Ability to code or script, especially in Python. 
  • Experience with data science and visualization tools. 
  • Background in machine learning or artificial intelligence. 
  • Experience with GEOINT data, including non-literal data. 
  • Knowledge of remote sensing datasets. 
  • Experience in the Intelligence Community. 
  • Master’s or doctoral degree. 

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure; Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good; Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability; Strive to achieve results as an organization; Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors; Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success; Create an environment where people can engage at all levels; Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

RefID: A01

Source: NextGen Federal Systems careers (Lever)

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