GIS Data Scientist

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a highly qualified and motivated GIS Data Scientist to support geospatial intelligence production and the continued advancement of data analytical processes and techniques at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within a geographic information system framework, creatively approach varied requirements to meet intelligence needs, balance multiple assignments, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and analysts. 

Responsibilities:

 

• Utilize advanced data science methods to analyze and exploit GEOINT data and supplementary data sources within a GIS framework to support intelligence production. 
• Assist in developing analytical approaches to address key intelligence questions. 

 

Qualifications:

 

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, geography, or another STEM field. 
• Substantial familiarity with ArcGIS software. 
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying dynamic geospatial web applications and tools. 
• Strong analytical, inference, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills. 

 

Desired Skills:

 

• Proficiency developing custom solutions using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, and ArcGIS Enterprise, with a specific focus on ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Survey123. 
• Ability to code or script, especially in Python. 
• Experience with data science and visualization tools. 
• Background in machine learning or artificial intelligence. 
• Experience with GEOINT data, including non-literal data. 
• Knowledge of remote sensing datasets. 
• Experience in the Intelligence Community. 
• Master’s or doctoral degree. 

About NextGen:  

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure; Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good; Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability; Strive to achieve results as an organization; Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors; Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success; Create an environment where people can engage at all levels; Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Employment type

Full-time