Associate Data Manager; Onsite

Contract: United States Air Force – Air Mobility Command, contingent on contract award

Work Location: Onsite – Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL (St. Louis Metro Area)

Reporting

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5pm

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and ability to get Top Secret.

Travel: Up to 10%

Geo
cgi is seeking an Associate Data Manager to support an Air Force geospatial program at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. This role supports the organization, maintenance, quality, security, and accessibility of geospatial and related mission data. Working alongside GIS professionals, system administrators, developers, and analysts, the Associate Data Manager will help maintain reliable data resources and support efficient data workflows across the program.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in geospatial data management and database concepts, strong attention to detail, and an interest in expanding their technical expertise within an Air Force enterprise GIS environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in geospatial data management, security, and mission-focused technology.
This position is an opportunity with the primary location of performance onsite at Scott Airforce Base in Belleville Illinois.

• Organize, maintain, and manage geospatial and related datasets in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense policies.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, processing, and distribution for geospatial applications and mission requirements.
• Perform data quality control activities to maintain the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and security of geospatial information.
• Assist with metadata management, tagging, documentation, and data organization to support efficient discovery and retrieval.
• Work with GIS analysts and system administrators to improve data workflows, storage, accessibility, and performance.
• Apply applicable DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements when managing sensitive geospatial data.
• Troubleshoot data access issues, inconsistencies, and format conversion requirements.
• Support geospatial database environments, including SQL and PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with developers, GIS specialists, analysts, and system administrators to support mission requirements and improve data accessibility.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of data management standards, processes, and best practices.

As an employee of geo
cgi, the Associate Data Manager will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.
• Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Flexible work hours and PTO.
• Enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees. Coverage extensions for spouses and child dependents are available for purchase through the company plan.
• Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

• U.S. Citizen an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and willingness to be elevated to a Top Secret.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with geospatial data formats, including shape files, GeoJSON, KML, raster datasets, or similar formats.
• Working knowledge of database management concepts and technologies such as SQL,…