Geospatial Analyst (TS/SCI)
Maxar Technologies
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Maxar is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to join the Special Operations Command – South Headquarters. You will assist in the implementation of emerging capabilities, using leading edge technologies to perform analysis and derive information from large geospatial data sets. Join a team of multi-discipline, multi-INT analysts developing innovative, front-line products that provide actionable intelligence for decision makers in the field. Maxar enables the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and its allies to better monitor, understand and respond to global events, deter threats and ensure global security. Together, the many elements of Maxar can help the DOD meet its far-reaching modernization goals, maintain decision advantage, and rapidly identify and predict change.
REQUIRED: TS/SCI
LOCATION: On-site – Homestead, FL
Responsibilities
Gather requirements, determine scope, and estimate hours needed to develop and deliver custom geospatial analytic solutions to our government customer
Produce custom information layers derived from social media and other open-source data sources using COTS and proprietary software
Collaborate daily with cross-functional internal and external team members and occasionally third party vendors, sometimes as project lead, and other times under other team member leadership
Identify and implement improvements to system designs and processing methodologies to improve efficiency, scale, reliability, and mitigate operational risk
Maintain production line operations and other tasks as needed to satisfy customers and fulfill contractual commitments
Advise, train, mentor, and learn from other team members on technical topics
Write procedures, methods, workflow documents and standard operating processes
This Geospatial Analyst role provides technical support to customer projects involving dynamic geospatial information to include social media and foundational intelligence data. Key types of analytics expected will be fusing multiple sources of information into key findings, and geo-temporal pattern-of-life analysis to provide insight to customer requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of professional experience
2+ years of experience GIS, remote sensing, or certification/degree in Geospatial Analysis
2+ years experience with SIGINT, all-source, or imagery analysis
Experience ESRI software – ArcGIS, ArcPRO
Experience with data management, and data visualization techniques
Preferred Qualifications
Scripting experience with Python, GDAL, ENVI IDL, and/or ArcGIS Model Builder
Master's degree in Information Technology, Geographic Information Science (GIS) or Academic discipline applicable to supporting information development for Special Operations Forces activities and planning.
Experience conducting research or analysis on issues in the Central or South America
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
