Senior Geospatial Engineer

Overview

Senior Geospatial Engineer

Vienna, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.

The Senior Geospatial Engineer supports mission-critical Intelligence Community and Department of Defense projects by designing, analyzing, and supporting geospatial data, systems, and workflows. This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products, analysis, and user support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, validate, and manage geospatial data using GIS, remote sensing, and GPS tools
• Design, build, maintain, and test geospatial databases and enterprise geodatabases
• Perform spatial analysis and GIS processing using ArcGIS and related Esri products
• Develop and maintain automated workflows and scripts using Python and SQL
• Produce maps, web maps, and visualizations to support analysis and decision making
• Integrate geospatial data with other datasets to generate actionable insights
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for GIS users and systems
• Support data automation, migration, and database development efforts
• Coordinate tasks with project and technical managers
• Document processes, results, and customer interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, geospatial engineering, computer science, or related field (master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of professional experience using GIS technologies
  • Experience with spatial analysis, GIS workflows, and database development
• Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in technical support or customer-facing GIS roles
• Experience with data conversion or migration
• Knowledge of Linux and UNIX environments
• Familiarity with web mapping and remote sensing tools
• Proficiency in Python scripting and SQL
• GIS certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
• Knowledge of Windows environments
• Proficiency with Esri products (ArcGIS Desktop, Enterprise, and Online)
• Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a team environment

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

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