Geospatial Analyst

Job Description:Are you interested in pursuing a career in Geospatial Analysis or Airborne ISR, traveling to exciting locations supporting missions around the globe? We have opportunities for you on the Army Buckeye Program!Our Geospatial Analysts collect, process, and disseminate high-resolution 3D geospatial information working with LiDAR data and electro-optical imagery in a production environment at CONUS and OCONUS locations. Standard OCONUS deployment rotations are 3-4 months and our Analysts work out of our Alexandria, VA office when not deployed.Primary Responsibilities:Understand the collection and processing of tactical and wide area mapping imagery and LiDAREnsure proper collection of data for accuracy and qualityProcess raw LiDAR and electro-optical data to final productsColor balance and orthorectify imagery, mosaic imagery into seamless mapsProcess GPS trajectories, edit LiDAR point clouds, and create digital elevation modelsPerform QA/QC and ensure proper data managementTroubleshoot issues with hardware, software, and collection equipmentWork closely with pilots and processing teams to plan and execute missionsOperate and maintain airborne LiDAR and imagery acquisition systemsComplete necessary field logs and data transfer dutiesEnsure safe and secure use of company equipment and instrumentationMay install and operate GPS, communication equipment, and various airborne sensor platformsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or other related discipline and 0-2 years of relevant experience; minimum 6 months of practical geospatial analysis experience (professional or volunteer) strongly preferred. 6+ years of relevant experience and/or military experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Active DoD Secret clearance or higherAbility/willingness to travel about 50% of the time and work in Hardship and Hazardous locationsMeet Program training and DoD medical examination requirements for deployment, including meeting all CONUS Replacement Course (CRC) deployment requirementsPossess relevant knowledge and experience with digital cartography, image processing, computer technology, geographical information systems, geospatial production techniques, and digital data formatsBe a self-starter who works well with small teams as well as individuallyPossess excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility/willingness to fly in the airborne system for extended times as requiredAbility and willingness to drive/operate a motor vehicle in overseas locationsPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience with commercial-off-the-shelf geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Microstation, TerraScan, ERDAS Imagine, etc.Formal training as a Geospatial Analyst or Sensor Operator as well as familiarity with ISR applications, tools, and systems Background working with military customersAirborneISRPay Range:SummaryLocation: Alexandria, VAType: Full time