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SimIS Inc.

Data Collector/Analyst (DHS)

Suffolk, VA · On-site

Minimum 3 years of data collection and analysis experience, preferably in field testing environments * Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check * Ability to work in challenging ...

SimIS Inc.

Data Collector/Analyst (DHS)

Suffolk, VA · On-site

Minimum 3 years of data collection and analysis experience, preferably in field testing environments * Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check * Ability to work in challenging ...

SimIS

Data Collector/Analyst (DHS)

Suffolk, VA · On-site

Minimum 3 years of data collection and analysis experience, preferably in field testing environments * Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check * Ability to work in challenging ...

Firebird AST

Intelligence Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Conduct intelligence analysis and production in support of DHS OIG priorities related to corruption, fraud/illicit finance, child sexual exploitation material (CSEM), cyber, and threats against DHS ...

Talint

Financial Analyst

Chesapeake, VA

Active DoD or DHS Secret Clearance * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related ... Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and documentation skills Why our client?

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What is the difference between Dhs Analyst vs Security Analyst?

AspectDhs AnalystSecurity Analyst
Required CertificationsTypically requires security clearance, DHS-specific trainingOften requires CISSP, Security+, or CEH
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, DHS offices, federal projectsPrivate companies, cybersecurity firms, corporate IT departments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in government and defense sectorsAcross various industries including finance, healthcare, and tech

While both roles focus on security, a Dhs Analyst primarily works within government agencies like DHS, handling national security and federal cybersecurity initiatives. A Security Analyst typically works in private sector environments, focusing on protecting organizational assets from cyber threats. The roles share certifications and skills but differ mainly in their work setting and specific responsibilities.

What does a DHS analyst do?

A DHS analyst evaluates security data and intelligence to identify threats and vulnerabilities related to national security. They analyze information from various sources, prepare reports, and support decision-making processes, often using tools like data analysis software and adhering to security protocols.

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Jr. Geospatial Analyst - DHS

Springfield, VA • On-site, Remote

cFocus Software Incorporated
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about cFocus Software Incorporatedexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Jr. Geospatial Analyst to join our program supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust Clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Geography or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of relevant professional, internship, academic, military, or project experience in GIS, geospatial analysis, cartography, data management, or location intelligence.
  • Foundational experience using ESRI technology such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, ArcGIS Online, web maps, hosted feature layers, Dashboards, or comparable GIS tools.
  • Understanding of spatial data concepts, coordinate systems, projections, geocoding, vector and raster data, attributes, metadata, data quality, and basic spatial analysis.
  • Ability to work with common tabular, JSON, web-service, and geospatial formats and to organize and validate data systematically.
  • Basic experience with Python, ArcGIS Notebooks, SQL, Arcade, or another scripting/query language used for data processing or GIS automation.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical reasoning, documentation, organization, communication, and willingness to learn in a collaborative Agile environment.
  • Ability to satisfy DHS suitability, background-investigation, Entry on Duty, security, and system-access requirements for the assigned position.
Duties:
  • Acquire, receive, organize, process, update, and maintain geospatial and operational datasets supporting DHS GMO mission programs.
  • Prepare data for upload, publication, visualization, analysis, sharing, archival, and retrieval within ESRI Portal, ArcGIS Online, GII repositories, and other approved environments.
  • Perform routine geoprocessing, spatial analysis, data conversion, coordinate validation, field mapping, joins, selections, overlays, and other assigned GIS production activities.
  • Query and maintain archived geospatial information in open, accessible, and available standards and support applicable data backup, recovery, and records-retention activities.
  • Follow established naming conventions, folder and repository structures, versioning practices, access restrictions, and data-handling procedures
  • Perform data-quality assurance and quality-control checks for completeness, accuracy, consistency, currency, schema compliance, geometry, attribution, duplication, and usability.
  • Document data-quality findings, corrections, assumptions, limitations, source lineage, and unresolved issues; escalate material concerns to senior staff.
  • Create and maintain dataset, service, and database metadata in accordance with DHS geospatial methodologies, approved standards, and program procedures.
  • Assist with database metadata design, repository maintenance, data dictionaries, field definitions, source descriptions, terms of use, points of contact, and update schedules.
  • Support reconciliation of published layers, web services, source data, metadata, and related documentation so that information remains accurate and traceable.
  • Design, configure, publish, and maintain web maps, hosted layers, and geospatial services under established technical and governance procedures.
  • Configure appropriate symbology, labeling, pop-ups, filters, fields, scales, legends, and other presentation settings to meet user and mission requirements.
  • Create and update ArcGIS Dashboards that present real-time information, key performance indicators, status, trends, and operational context.
  • Assist with Experience Builder applications and other ESRI web experiences by configuring maps, widgets, data sources, layouts, and user-facing content.
  • Validate that published products display accurate information, perform as expected, and support applicable accessibility, security, and user requirements
  • Participate in requirements discussions and translate stakeholder data, mapping, visualization, and reporting needs into documented Jira stories, tasks, acceptance criteria, and data specifications.
  • Execute assigned manual and automated test cases for data workflows, maps, layers, dashboards, services, and geospatial applications; record results and document defects.
  • Support user acceptance, integration, regression, data-quality, and operational testing and verify that corrections meet defined requirements.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, reviews, and retrospectives; keep assigned work and blockers current in Jira.
  • Use Confluence, GitLab, and other Government-approved tools to maintain documentation, scripts, configuration items, decisions, and work products

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