Geospatial Analyst Job Description

Geospatial Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Geospatial Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain airborne LiDAR and imagery acquisition systems;
  • Complete necessary field logs and data transfer duties;
  • Understand the collection and processing of tactical and wide area mapping imagery and LiDAR;
  • Work closely with pilots and processing teams to plan and execute missions;
  • Process raw LiDAR and electro-optical data to final products;
  • Process GPS trajectories, edit LiDAR point clouds, and create digital elevation models;
  • Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, and collection equipment;
  • Ensure proper collection of data for accuracy and quality;
  • May install and operate GPS, communication equipment, and various airborne sensor platforms;
  • Ensure safe and secure use of company equipment and instrumentation;
  • Color balance and orthorectify imagery, mosaic imagery into seamless maps;
  • Perform QA/QC and ensure proper data management.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrates customer support skills;
  • Expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image processing, or regional expertise is also desirable;
  • Demonstrates MS Word, PowerPoint, database entry and graphic design principles skills;
  • Current FAA Class II Certification;
  • Working knowledge of other geospatial software tools (e.g., ArcSDE, GAIT, Stereo Analyst, SOCET Set, MS Office Suite, etc.);
  • Active Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI Access; Clearance, Access and Investigation must appear in JPAS and be within scope (5 Years);
  • High School Diploma with 3-10 Years of experience; A Bachelor Degree in a related field may count for up to four years of this experience;
  • Ability/willingness to travel about 50% of the time and work in Hardship and Hazardous locations;
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field can constitute for years of experience);
  • Ability/willingness to fly in the airborne system for extended times as required;
  • Active TS/SCI;
  • Formal training as a Geospatial Analyst or Sensor Operator as well as familiarity with ISR applications, tools, and systems;
  • Be a self-starter who works well with small teams as well as individually;
  • Ability to obtain a DOD Interim Secret security clearance within the first 6 months of employment;
  • Background working with military customers.