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Senior Exploitation Specialist / Data Steward: At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary:  B&A is looking for a Senior Exploitation Specialist / Data Steward to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. we are seeking a Senior Exploitation Specialist (Data Steward) to support NGA mission operations at an Analysis Office, NGA Washington (NCE) in Springfield, VA. As an Exploitation Specialist under the GEO-SPI B labor framework, the successful candidate structures, organizes, and maintains geospatial data holdings so that mission and analytic teams can reliably discover, access, and exploit trusted spatial information. This is a Senior-level (Level 4) position. The individual is expected to lead, integrate, define tasks, and validate work, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills that have been proven in previous work. A Senior is fully capable of meeting all required services without direction, provides technical direction and quality control over lower-level personnel, advises Government leadership on data management processes and technology, and leads collaboration across NGA and Intelligence Community (IC) teams. Responsibilities:  * Manage, organize, and maintain spatial data across enterprise geodatabases and Spatial Database Engines (SDEs).
* Apply GIS, data schemas, and geo-referencing best practices to structure and steward geospatial information.
* Develop and apply extraction and metadata specifications to ensure discoverable, well-documented data.
* Design and optimize Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) architectures, applying data normalization best practices and performance tuning.
* Use the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data.
* Apply ontology concepts to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships.
* Collaborate across technical and mission-focused teams and provide senior-level direction, quality control, and quality assurance.
Education and Experience:  * Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience (a combination of years of experience, professional certifications, and education may be used in lieu of years of experience).
* Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Required Skills: * Demonstrated understanding of GIS, data schemas, and the geo-referencing of information.
* Knowledge of extraction and metadata specifications.
* Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) architectures, best practices for data normalization, and performance tuning/optimization techniques.
* Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, such as Spatial Database Engines (SDEs).
* Knowledge of tools such as the ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Excel, Access, and SQL for the storage, organization, and maintenance of spatial data.
* Familiarity with ontology concepts as they relate to information systems, data modeling, and data relationships.
* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player across technical and mission-focused teams.
* Knowledge of scripting languages, such as R or Python 
Desired Skills: * Data management, data conditioning, and information modeling / design.
* Structured observation schema development and data hosting.
* Geomatics and geospatial data management.
* Coding / computer programming and data service enabling.
* Quality assurance and integration across enterprise systems.
* Written communication and technical documentation.
Security Clearance * Active TS clearance. 
More About B&A: Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: * The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
* A formal mentorship program
* Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
* Brand Ambassador program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
* Monthly teambuilding events
* B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.