Geospatial Analyst Expert

Job Description

SOSi is seeking a Geospatial Analyst Expert to support GEOINT mission requirements for our government customer. The role involves providing advanced geospatial analysis, data integration, and technical leadership in support of complex intelligence and operational requirements. This position requires deep expertise in geospatial information systems, spatial data management, and analytic automation to produce high‑quality geospatial intelligence products for decision‑makers across the DoD and Intelligence Community.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform advanced geospatial analysis using GIS tools to support intelligence, operational planning, and mission requirements.
• Manage, maintain, and query spatial relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS) to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Develop geographically derived assessments and conduct enterprise data integration to support analytic and decision‑making processes.
• Implement and enforce spatial data governance and metadata standards across geospatial datasets and workflows.
• Produce high‑quality geospatial visualizations, cartographic products, and written analytic reports for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Create custom geoprocessing tools and analytical workflows using Python, R, SAS, Java, or other scripting languages.
• Administer and utilize industry‑standard GIS platforms (Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, MapBox, GeoServer, etc.) for spatial analysis and application support.
• Evaluate, coordinate, and collaborate with industry partners on geospatial technologies, software assessments, and technical project initiatives.
• Present geospatial findings through multimedia briefings and technical presentations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Maintain strict compliance with security requirements, including operating within TS/SCI/SSBI environments.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• MA or MS in a technical field such as Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or related degree AND 10 years of relevant experience; OR
  • BA/BS degree in a technical field such as Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or related degree AND 15 years of relevant experience
• College degree must be in Geospatial Information & Services (GIS), Geomatics, Geospatial Sciences, or related field.
• Relevant experience must be in geospatial analysis and/or geospatial information systems.
• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Expert knowledge of industry standard location analysis desktop and server applications such as Esri ArcGIS, Platform, QGIS, MapBox, GeoServer, etc.
• Experience using and managing spatial relational databases including 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.
• Expert ability to present geospatial information via multimedia presentations and written reports.
• Demonstrated experience using geospatial Python, R, SAS, Java or other coding languages to deliver custom geoprocessing and analytical workflows.
• Experience in coordination and collaboration with industry counterparts on technical projects, software and service assessment, and other related subject material.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with intelligence operations and in assisting with drafting expert assessments across operations priorities on behalf of the stakeholder.
• Specialized training from any intelligence collection and analysis school or certification to include GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC-F, GPC_IA-II, GPC_GA-II, GPC_IS-II, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of the National System for GEOINT (NSG).
• Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD geospatial data and repositories.
• Experience working within common project management frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in cartography, GIS, spatial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience using Python, R, SAS, Java or other coding languages to deliver custom solutions.
• Familiarity with Army, DoD, or IC geospatial processes, policy, and programs.
• Private sector (e.g., GISP, Esri Professional, etc.) or government (e.g., GPC series) professional GIS certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office tools and graphic design principles.
• Familiarity with DoD/NSG Structured Observation Management (SOM) and object- based production.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions
• The primary performance location for this contract will be Fort Gordon, Georgia. The Government reserves the right to require contract performance at alternate locations, as dictated by mission requirements, and these locations may be subject to change.
• Additional performance locations are as follows:
  • MacDill AFB, Florida
  • Buckley SFB, Colorado
  • Springfield, Virginia
• Potential performance locations may include the following:
  • Vicenza, Italy
  • Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Fort Shafter, Hawaii

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.