Maxar Technologies is a space technology firm that offers communication and observation satellites for commercial and government sectors. They are seeking a Geospatial Analyst to join the geospatial solutions team, providing technical support for projects involving dynamic geospatial information to meet client needs. The role involves collaborating on geospatial data analysis and improving existing systems using leading-edge technologies.
Work with your team to gather requirements, determine scope, and estimate hours needed to develop and deliver custom geospatial analytic solutions to our government customer
Perform geospatial functions in support of project development and production
Collaborate daily with cross-functional internal and external team members, outside contractors and occasionally third-party vendors, as client requires
Implement standards, processes, and procedures governing the operation of the classified geospatial web server
Identify and implement improvements to system designs and processing methodologies to improve efficiency, scale, reliability, and mitigate operational risk
Take part in strong QA/QC protocols and be able to learn and implement better practices based on QC feedback you receive
Maintain production operations and other tasks as needed to satisfy customers and fulfill contractual deliverables
Experience with database administration, specializing in GIS database management
Transform large, complex, and often disparate data sets and documents into one central and accurate relational ESRI ArcGIS geodatabase
Ability to thrive when challenged with repetitive environment and reviewing/processing massive amounts of data
Use established standards for content, format, scale, and spatial projection
Learns, advise, train and mentor with other team members on technical topics
Write and edit procedures, methods, workflow documents and standard operating processes
Qualification
Required
Active SECRET security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science (GIS) or related field (5 years of experience in lieu of degree)
2+ years of professional experience
Significant experience with geospatial data management, complex MXDs and/or APRXs, definitions queries, advanced label properties, advanced symbology, etc
Experience in GIS, geospatial data management – strongly prefer experience with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, publishing datasets, SDE
Must possess a strong client focus and personal work ethic
Preferred
Master's Degree in Geography, GIS or related field
Experience publishing from an SDE to the web and/or Portal
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as an individual contributor and team
Personal management acumen adequate for autonomous task completion
Knowledge of a wide range of research and collection methods and analytical applications to support the all-source requirements and to develop advanced geospatial analytic assessments for the customer
Somewhat proficient in Python, ArcSDE, Microsoft Excel, Geodatabases, feature classes with attachments and domains
Strong communication and documentation skills; candidate must be able to present and deliver products to diverse audiences as needed, sometimes with little notice
Experience with AutoDesk AutoCAD data migration to geospatial format and/or experience with TurboCAD
Benefits
Work-life balance to include flexible working opportunities and generous time off.
Family-first benefits like adoption reimbursement, pet insurance and mental health resources.
Educational perks such as student loan repayment, paid certifications and tuition reimbursement.
Career growth opportunities including an internal mobility program and leadership training and development.
Diversified healthcare and investment options including multiple medical plans, and 401(k) matching.
Maxar Technologies is a space technology firm that offers communication and observation satellites for commercial and government sectors.
