Geospatial Data Scientist

What Impact You'll Have:

Our team integrates hundreds of data sources into a Geospatial Data Analysis platform used throughout the Intelligence Community. Their tool and dataset is widely-recognized as the leading platform for geospatial analysis, touching nearly every type of mission. Top government officials use analysis from this platform to make daily decisions that have global impact. The platform is constructed of 3rd party tools and custom applications, and new data sources are constantly being added. The customer is excellent to work with, and there is a healthy mix of customer-driven requirements and team-driven ideas / innovation: engineers typically have freedom in choosing how to do things and which technologies to utilize. Customer leadership also helps drive innovation and has created a close, collaborative idea exchange between staffers and contractors. Our Team Lead has said "this is simply the best group of people I've worked with". Despite this platform being widely used, there is a huge amount of brand new work adding new capabilities and data sources, as well as migrating more and more of the subsystems to AWS. There are recurring opportunities on this team for Analytic / BigData Software Developers, Full Stack Software Engineers, Web Application Developers, Java Developers, JavaScript Developers, Python Developers, Geospatial (GIS) Developers, ETL Developers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, AWS Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Migration Experts, and Geospatial Systems Engineers. Work on this program takes place in the McLean, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (acceptable by this customer). THE ROLE The Geospatial Data Scientist is responsible for gathering project requirements from the customer and implementing data-driven solutions. They can expect to use Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS tools on a daily basis to establish automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines, implement geospatially focused analytics, and create data visualizations to be shared with a wide range of audiences. In addition to these core functions, the Data Scientist helps to ensure that the project's data architecture is scalable, maintains high data quality/integrity, and is streamlined to maximize performance.

What You'll Be Owning:

GRVTY is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Mclean, VA

What You Must Have:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Minimum 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 1 year of experience with a Master's degree
• Python experience to automate data transformation and analysis of geospatial datasets
• Experience working with PostgreSQL to extract data from RDBMS
• Experience with AWS tools Linux experience
• Experience with API Connections
• Comfortable working with all types of geospatial datasets in thick client applications (e.g. ArcGIS)

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Experience working with R, Tableau
• Experience working with NiFi

#LI-BPJ

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.


Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)


Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.