Senior Geospatial Specialist / SME

SGP Recruiting provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client is a family of SBA-certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified companies delivering IT, management consulting, and general construction solutions to the Federal Government and commercial sector.

They are actively seeking a highly qualified Senior Geospatial Specialist / SME to support mission-critical geospatial data validation, quality assurance, and compliance efforts across Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role ensures spatial data accuracy, metadata completeness, and standards alignment for infrastructure, intelligence, and mission planning operations. This is a full-time onsite position with the possibility of a hybrid schedule. An active TS / SCI clearance or eligibility preferred for classified programs will be required.

The Technician I / Junior GIS Analyst will work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with FGDC, SDSFIE, and agency-specific spatial data standards, supporting both ongoing operations and system modernization initiatives.

Clearance : TS / SCI clearance or eligibility preferred for classified programs will be required

Workplace Type : Full-time onsite position with the possibility of a hybrid schedule

Compensation : $90,000 - $115,000 per year

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct QA / QC reviews on geospatial datasets, including validation of topology, attributes, schema, and spatial accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to SDSFIE, FGDC, and other DoD geospatial data standards.
• Review, correct, and document metadata to meet program or agency compliance requirements.
• Assist in the design and implementation of automated QA / QC workflows using tools such as ESRI Data Reviewer, FME, or Python / ArcPy.
• Support integration of geospatial data into enterprise GIS platforms and geodatabases (ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, etc.).
• Maintain QA / QC logs, issues documentation, and participate in quality audits.
• Coordinate with analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders to ensure spatial data reliability and readiness for operational use.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and briefings for government stakeholders.

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Our client provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.

Our client is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. They are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. They are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.