GIS Analyst - Remote Job at Lensa, Springfield, VA

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  • Lensa
  • Springfield, VA

Job Description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Wiser, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Springfield, VA, USA | Production | Hourly | 40,000-55,000 per year Individual pay will be competitive based on the candidate's unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. | Full Time

| Company funded Medical & Dental for Wiser employees. Vision, 401k Retirement, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Flexible Work Schedules, and more!

GIS Analyst - Level 1

Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.

Role Responsibilities

  • Analyze and provide conflated information associated with Foundation feature data listed within the Geographic Names Database (GNDB) and other data repositories, while working closely with geographic names experts. These services will use the FG Modernization Geographic Names Processing System (GNPS), charts, imagery, and geospatial tools to refine geospatial information for use in all types of geospatial products and to respond to user questions.
  • Accurately enter and maintain data to update the GNDB. Geographic names are provided by Toponymist for use by the federal government and other U.S. and foreign users. Their accuracy and reliability are essential to the missions of these users.
  • Research, order, scan, and geo-reference hydrographic and topographic sources, supporting textual sources, and commercial imagery to enhance toponymic and geographic accuracy. Georeferenced maps and imagery must be conflated with the GNDB. Spelling and other metadata shall be verified.
  • Interpret and apply policies governing the treatment of names as well as general guidelines emanating from the BGN, the Department of State (DoS), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other related organizations.
  • Research using ArcGIS Pro and QGIS software as well as common office business software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and internet browsers) and utilize internet and other general research tools. Sources regularly used include: native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, textual documents, Internet sources and imagery at various resolutions. Services will result in the creation of shapefiles, geo-databases, and data retrieval/storage.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience with GIS software to include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
  • US Citizenship required and must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
  • Demonstrated experience to produce GEOINT products.
  • Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a team-member and as an independent analyst.
  • Experience in research and information gathering.
  • Knowledge of GEOINT Sources.
  • Experience with native maps, secondary source maps, historic maps used for extraction and comparison, mapping imagery for stereo and mono extraction at various resolutions.
  • Experience creating shapefiles, geo-databases, and features including data retrieval/storage.
  • Demonstrated experience at communicating with clarity and accuracy both verbally and written in English.
  • Although the position does allow for telecommuting, the candidate will be required to attend occasional meetings locally in the DMV area. Candidate must be local to the Washington, DC metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python Scripting.
  • Basic understanding of and application of Geographic Names collection methodologies.
  • Regional Geographic proficiency in the geographies of the analyst's area of responsibility

Work Environment

Although the position does allow for telecommuting, the candidate will be required to attend occasional meetings locally in the DMV area. Candidate must be local to the Washington, DC metro area.

  • Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.

Wiser Imagery Services employs personnel within the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.

Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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