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Senior Geospatial Data Engineer

Mclean, VA

$107K - $145K/yr

Build Mission-Critical Geospatial Data and Analytics Capabilities This role is built for a cleared geospatial technologist who can bridge two mission offices: one focused on geospatial data curation ...

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Geospatial Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$113K - $188K/yr

Apply geospatial data science techniques to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant ... Create maps, visualizations, and analytic products for technical and non-technical audiences

The incumbent will work primarily on land cover data and analyses, but will also work with imagery, Lidar data, and Digital Elevation Models. Core responsibilities of the Geospatial Analyst will ...

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How much do geospatial data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for geospatial data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Geospatial Data Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Geospatial Data Analyst, you need a solid background in geography, spatial analysis, and data interpretation, typically supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Experience with GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS, database management systems, and programming languages such as Python or SQL is highly valued, along with relevant certifications like GISP. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills for conveying complex spatial data insights to diverse stakeholders. These competencies enable you to analyze and present geographic information accurately, driving impactful decision-making in sectors such as urban planning, environmental management, and logistics.

What is a Geospatial Data Analyst job?

A Geospatial Data Analyst collects, processes, and interprets geographic data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships. They use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis techniques to support decision-making in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and logistics. Their work may involve creating maps, developing models, and analyzing datasets from satellite imagery, GPS, and other sources. The role requires proficiency in GIS software, programming languages like Python or R, and strong analytical skills.

What are some typical projects or challenges a Geospatial Data Analyst might work on in this role?

Geospatial Data Analysts often work on projects such as mapping trends in urban development, optimizing transportation routes, analyzing environmental changes, or supporting emergency response planning. Common challenges include integrating large and varied datasets, ensuring data accuracy and consistency, and effectively visualizing results for non-technical audiences. On a typical day, you might collaborate with urban planners, engineers, or environmental scientists, using advanced GIS tools and spatial analytics to solve real-world problems. This role provides continuous learning opportunities as new technologies and spatial data sources emerge, making it ideal for detail-oriented and analytical professionals who enjoy tackling complex spatial questions.

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Geospatial Analyst

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

SUMMARY:

As a Geospatial Analyst, the successful candidate will participate on a team engaged in:

(1) collecting, processing, and delivering of geospatial data; (2) perform quality assurance and quality control on data products; (3) managing and organizing large volumes of geospatial data; (4) providing technical support and assistance to

partners/end-users and (5) working side-by-side with a team of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) professionals to plan the execution of new GEOINT 2D/3D production workflows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. This list of essential functions is not intended to reflect every duty that may be performed within the job.

  • Be a part of a team responsible for performing a diverse set of geospatial processing and production tasks.
  • Provide Geospatial production expertise to support the development of innovative automated production workflows and capabilities.
  • Perform time-sensitive ad-hoc production of 3D GEOINT content in response to tactical, mission-critical end-user requests.
  • Collaborate with end-users to ensure 3D GEOINT content can be easily accessed and integrated into existing software and workflows.
  • Produce GEOINT user tutorials and user-friendly documentation showcasing how to exploit 3D geospatial intelligence to create analyses and visualizations in common software applications.
  • Support sourcing geospatial data from open-source, onsite, commercial and Government Furnished Information (GFI) repositories to support new and existing production requirements.
  • Support prototype and production workflows within HPC, Supercomputer and Cloud processing environments.
  • Maintain regular communication with customer, subcontractors and vendor staff members.
  • Take on, lead and complete project tasks, as assigned, independently with minimal oversight from Project Manager.
  • Work with the team to ensure physical and data security procedures.
  • Work within a small close knit team, reporting to the Program Manager.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work within a small, diverse, flexible team which may require performing ad-hoc jobs as required to complete project tasks.
  • Support daily activity, as required.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with all members of the team, the team management, other members of GNIS, and be actively involved in the ongoing commercial Both in person and remotely through email, phone, and video teleconference.
  • Interact regularly with Project Partners.
  • Travel, as required, to attend training, conferences, presentations, and exercises that align with the mission objectives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • A Bachelors or Masters from an accredited college in a geospatial, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
  • Working knowledge of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) GEOINT 2D/3D data formats, standards and user-community use cases for those data sets.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience using geospatial technologies in a professional and/or educational setting.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience using COTS geospatial software tools to process, review and analyze geospatial data products.
  • Active SECRET clearance (TOP SECRET preferred).

PREFERRED:

  • Experience producing standard 2D/3D GEOINT Products
  • Experience processing/creating/reviewing Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
  • Experience deploying advanced geospatial processing techniques
  • Experience with Programming and Scripting
  • Experience performing Quality Control & Quality Assurance reviews
  • Familiarity with distributed processing in Cloud, HPC and/or Supercomputing environments
  • Knowledge of industry and government metadata standards and formats

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of geospatial principles including datum/projection, data types and formats, accuracy assessment methodologies, data integrity, photogrammetry , SAR processing, and GIS analysis.
  • Knowledge of and willingness to assist with various compute management tasks, including operational, maintenance, system administration, network connectivity, and help desk support for compute resources.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Skilled at understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Effective, professional, and engaging communication skills.
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Position requires initiative, independence, persistence, attention to detail, achievement, dependability, diplomacy, discretion, integrity, stress tolerance, and professional appearance.
  • Motivated, self- starter.
  • Ability to effectively interact with other team members possessing a range of knowledge and skillsets, from highly technical to non-technical support staff.
Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

 Supervisor Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This position is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The workspace for this position is in a secured, access-controlled facility on the campus of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

Occasionally, as assigned.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Additional Qualifying Factors:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment.

Salary$50,000+/annually DOEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME