Mid Level Spatial Analyst

Job Title

MID LEVEL SPATIAL ANALYST

NE US (Primary)

Information Technology

Full-Time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Bachelor's Degree

TS

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every actionseeksto be the preeminent provider within this business space.

The Mid‑Level Spatial Analyst provides advanced geospatial analysis and mission‑focused spatial intelligence in support of national defense and strategic operations. This role supports complex geospatial workflows involving mobility modeling, adversary weapons system movement analysis, and real‑time geospatial data integration using ArcGIS Enterprise and related technologies. The analyst will work in a collaborative, classified environment supporting USSTRATCOM‑aligned missions and DoD stakeholders.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Geospatial Analysis & Mission Support: Perform advanced spatial and temporal analysis to support operational planning, threat assessments, and decision‑making.
• Conduct mobility modeling analyses (time, distance, likelihood, and accessibility) related to adversary military weapon systems and force movement.
• Analyze influential environmental, terrain, infrastructure, and operational factors impacting adversary mobility and weapons employment.
• Apply machine learning and automation concepts to improve geospatial analytic workflows and enhance analytic efficiency.
• Install, configure, operate, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise components, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Operations Dashboard, and ArcGIS Geo Event Server.
• Develop and publish web maps, web mapping applications, and spatial analytic dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Configure and deploy Geo Event Processor adapters to ingest, process, and visualize real‑time geospatial data feeds.
• Support integration of streaming and near‑real‑time data into operational dashboards.
• Data Integration & Automation: Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate geospatial data ingestion, processing, and analysis.
• Connect to and process dynamic streaming data sources using JSON/GeoJSON, XML, CSV, and REST endpoints.
• Apply Arc Py scripting for geoprocessing automation, data management, and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to GIS data management best practices, including versioning, metadata, and data lifecycle management.
• Database & Systems Support: Design, query, and maintain relational databases supporting geospatial applications.
• Integrate GIS systems with enterprise databases and external data sources.
• Support system performance optimization and troubleshooting for geospatial services.
• Standards, Security & Compliance: Apply Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards to ensure interoperability across systems.
• Operate within DoD IT security frameworks, including DISA STIG compliance, FedRAMP requirements, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Ensure secure handling of classified and sensitive geospatial data in accordance with DoD and organizational policies.

• Minimum 8 years of military experience performing GIS analysis OR Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of direct GIS experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise.
• 3 years of Python scripting experience, including geospatial automation.
• 3 years of experience with relational database management.
• Experience working with streaming and dynamic data formats (JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, REST).
• 8 years of experience performing mobility modeling related to adversary military weapon systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of factors influencing weapons movement and operational mobility.
• Proven proficiency with Portal, Operations Dashboard, and Geo Event Server.
• Experience producing web maps, web applications, and…