Geospatial Analyst Job Description
Geospatial analyst
provides integrated geospatial and temporal analysis to discover and characterize relationships, trends, and infer conclusions to enable pattern analysis.
Geospatial Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Explain GIS concepts, supporting them while ingesting their data results into new spatial products
Collect data from diverse sources, conduct spatial analysis, provide model development recommendations, create web applications and services for analysts and decision makers, and deliver training and briefings based on directions from the government
Accept NCTC WMD-CT Office requirements for services to assist in providing a Global CT Viewer and a completed & fully operational online Global CT Viewer
Provide server administration support
The candidate shall perform analysis and geospatial processing using commercial and NTM source data to provide geospatial data preparation in support of geotechnical characterizations and test bed analysis
The preferred candidate will use various source data for research to perform geographic rectifications and develop elevation data sets
The successful candidate will have a geospatial background working knowledge of the various intelligence disciplines and the Intel Community
Candidate will work on small cohesive teams, in these theaters on larger teams in the Springfield Office
Applying analysis of open source information to derive definitive decisions of violations
Apply analytic domain and regional expertise to support predictive conditions
Geospatial Analyst Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Geospatial Analyst
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: II, FAA, LEVEL, IAT, CE, GIS, ESRI, GPC-F
Education for Geospatial Analyst
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the geospatial analyst job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Geography, Intelligence, Education, Military, Computer Science, Geospatial Analysis, Technical, Information Systems, Communication, Engineering
Skills for Geospatial Analyst
Desired skills for geospatial analyst include:
ArcView
ArcTools
ArcIMS
ArcSDE
Integrated Exploitation Capability
Oracle and other appropriate software to analyst geospatial data
Products
Commercial imagery
Geospatial production techniques
Processes
Desired experience for geospatial analyst includes:
Quantitative Masters degree or PhD
Expertise with SQL and GIS tools for analytical and visualization purposes specific to spatial data analysis
Relevant experience with Hive/Hadoop cluster a plus
3+ years experience with map- or location-based services
Prior experience with Geospatial enabling data
Prior experience in coordinating the development of custom applications in ArcGIS to include development of logical models and preparation of required documentation
Geospatial Analyst Examples
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Geospatial Analyst Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of geospatial analyst. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for geospatial analyst
- Familiar with Activity Based Intelligence principles
- Lead and collaborate with a team of open source providers to capture sources of information directed to support predictive conditions and/or substantiate violations
- Prepare detailed and compelling reports on results of the derived information
- Ability to prepare and present findings to Government
- Applying analysis of open source information to derive intelligence
- Full spectrum GEOINT prototype code programming and software development, computer code and algorithm
- Analyzes SIGINT content and metadata to support the development of existing targets and the discovery of other analytic vectors through the reconstruction and documentation of target communications networks
- Candidates must have extensive experience using ArcGIS
- Design presentations utilizing the company’s geospatial mapping tool, Blackbird, in combination with other data visualization tools
- Create printed maps utilizing vector-base maps and high resolution aerial imagery
Qualifications for geospatial analyst
- Prior experience working with SQL, Python, HTML5 and/or Oracle Spatial (Minimum one required, preferably HTML5, willingness/ability to learn others)
- Prior experience in effectively planning and managing projects
- Strong knowledge of Enterprise Geodatabase Administration to include conversion and update data for users and web application
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience within related field
- ESRI Certification in ArcGIS Server and SDE (highly desired)
- Prior experience providing database administration support by setting up, configuring, and supporting databases
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Our company is looking to fill the role of geospatial analyst. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for geospatial analyst
- Create, maintain, store and retrieve data layers used as components of geospatial presentations
- Manage data-driven presentations and enhance the impact through application of new geospatial mapping and graphic design capabilities
- Develop strong relationships with colleagues and facilitate the use of research as a differentiator
- Attend all relevant sales or business team meetings
- Filter and "clean" data and proactively identify problems with data and code generating them
- Have expertise and proficiency in GeoINT Analysis, including proficiency with GEOINT Tools, such as ArcGIS and Google Earth
- Demonstrate proficiency in at least one GeoINT tool is required
- Access, categorize, evaluate, integrate, and analyze data, information, and knowledge from multiple sources, and integrate them with GeoINT per team lead specifications
- Contribute to the development of analytical models and assessments and participate with the team performing research and analysis of intelligence and related data in support of the customer's mission
- Develop novel analytical and modeling approaches to integrate multi-level and multi-sources data into decision support systems
Qualifications for geospatial analyst
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (four years) and 1+ years of related experience
- Must be able to pass a deployment physical
- A Bachelors degree and 5+ years of overall experience
- Experience with commercial-off-the-shelf geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, MicroStation, TerraScan, ERDAS Imagine
- Active/current TS/SCI clearance, and must be able to obtain/maintain a CI Polygraph
- Experience with change detection, feature extraction from imagery, view-shed analysis, cost-distance analysis, travel time analysis, and multi-criteria analysis using complex arrays of data inputs
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Our company is looking to fill the role of geospatial analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for geospatial analyst
- Design spatial analysis approaches that support precision agriculture approaches for improved nutrient and water use efficiencies
- Conceptualize and pursue interactive data collection (including crowd sourcing) and dissemination approaches (including cell phone mediated tools) in support of improved decision making, including by farmers and extension agents
- Employ complex geospatial theory and concept design, and will communicate and implement problem-solving methods customized for each project
- Transform large, complex, and often disparate data sets and documents into one central and accurate relational ESRI ArcGIS geodatabase
- Analyze geographic information about the earth's surface and the objects found on it, providing technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing
- GIS related functions include the creation, evaluation and analysis of satellite imagery, topographical mapping, cartographic modeling, vector translations, elevation and contour line mapping
- Delivers advanced end-user geospatial analysis functional support to all levels of the organization
- This position will be responsible for the integrity and maintenance of the GIS database, and the accurate and timely population of the GIS system database with information relative to Distribution and Transmission Assets, landbase, real estate property transactions and boundary updates
- The incumbent must combine in-depth knowledge of the data maintained within the supported database systems with in-depth knowledge of the physical electric power system equipment and maintenance and construction activities which that data represents
- The incumbent will be responsible for mapping and query creation report preparation and presentation on a regular or ad hoc basis
Qualifications for geospatial analyst
- BA or BS degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Database Management, or a related field or 6+ years of experience as an analyst in the IC, evaluating technical information for targeting and reporting purposes preferred
- Candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter capable of working independently in a team environment
- Experience in algorithm development and/or implementation for the geospatial domains (e.g., geospatial processing, database management)
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent discipline and 2 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 8 years of experience in related discipline
- 3+ years of experience with intelligence, geospatial intelligence, reading and comprehending intelligence issues and military affairs, or GIS to develop geospatial intelligence reports
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a geospatial analyst. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for geospatial analyst
- Collaborate in the development of advanced custom mapping interfaces and transform data to/from GIS formats
- Perform imagery analysis through geospatial intelligence using mapping data, satellite, photographs, and other GIS related data, digitize imagery and create 3D renderings of areas of interest
- Create comprehensive critical infrastructure maps of areas of interest
- Develop training materials and perform demonstrations
- Provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors and the creative use of establish and/or innovative methods
- Guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals
- Represent the Laboratory as a primary technical contact on tasks and projects
- Communicates technical concepts to other technical staff, professional operations staff, non-technical members or the organization and clients
- Acts as a key contributor in complex and critical environments
- Identify and develop controlled data sets for algorithm evaluation
Qualifications for geospatial analyst
- 3+ years of experience with intelligence, geospatial intelligence, and reading and comprehending intelligence issues and military affairs or GIS to develop geospatial intelligence reports
- At least 10 years’ geospatial analysis experience in the Intelligence Community at the national level
- Expertise in ISO 19115 Geographic Information Metadata and ISO 19139 XML Schema Implementation
- Excellent writing and briefing skills are a must
- Seeks to introduce new SGA tools in to the office to enhance current office capabilities
- Understands frequent changes in priority or focus and adapts quickly
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of geospatial analyst. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for geospatial analyst
- Plan and support technology transition through the R&D lifecycle from prototype to operational capability
- Actively search for, identify, and gather new geospatial datasets from public and private sources
- Optimize the discoverability of datasets by constructing robust metadata records conforming to appropriate schema standards
- Populate a custom-built geospatial data discovery platform with datasets well-documented with easily searchable metadata records
- Create intuitive, flexible, and long-lasting data and metadata file management structures
- Develop ETL methods for batch harvesting metadata from existing repositories, including relevant crosswalks and other ingestion methods
- Write technical documentation, such as SOPs and other internal manuals, for metadata production workflows and data/metadata file management procedures
- Train fellow staff and assistants on data and metadata management workflows
- Teach instructional workshop sessions for non-specialists on data/metadata discovery and access tools, on the overall purpose and importance of quality geospatial metadata
- Actively participate in the geospatial community while regularly consulting with colleagues on best practices and the state-of-the-art/state-of-the-science
Qualifications for geospatial analyst
- Proficiency in ArcGIS, Google Earth, HTML, CSS, and KML
- QGIS knowledge, a plus
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator
- Proficiency in all standard Microsoft Office programs
- Interactive Design skills are a plus
- Innovative by nature with command of constantly evolving technology