IGNITE · 3 weeks ago
SENIOR SPATIAL ANALYST
NE US (Primary)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIgnite 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. The Senior Spatial Analyst serves as a technical lead for advanced geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) analysis in support of U.S. Government and defense missions, requiring deep expertise in enterprise GIS architecture, spatial analytics, and real-time data processing.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical authority for the installation, configuration, operation, and sustainment of ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, GeoEvent Server, and Operations Dashboard
Design and maintain enterprise GIS architectures that support high-availability, real-time geospatial analytics in a secure Government environment
Develop and publish web maps, web mapping applications, and spatial analytic dashboards within ArcGIS Portal to support operational and strategic mission requirements
Employ GeoEvent Server adapters to ingest, process, and manage real-time geospatial data feeds for visualization and analysis
Perform complex spatial analyses, including time, distance, and likelihood modeling related to adversary military weapon system movement
Analyze and assess influential factors affecting adversary mobility, logistics, and operational reach
Apply advanced geospatial methodologies to support threat analysis, mission planning, and operational decision-making
Develop Python-based automation and analytic workflows using ArcPy and related libraries to streamline data processing, analysis, and visualization
Integrate relational databases with enterprise GIS systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability
Connect to and process dynamic and streaming data sources using JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, and REST endpoints
Support the integration of machine learning and automation concepts into GIS workflows where applicable
Support system integration efforts across multiple data sources and platforms within Government and defense environments
Ensure GIS systems and workflows align with established data management frameworks and geospatial standards, including Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards
Maintain familiarity with current USSTRATCOM GIS systems and operational processes to ensure interoperability and mission alignment
Ensure GIS systems comply with DoD IT and cybersecurity requirements, including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP controls, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Work collaboratively with cybersecurity, network, and system engineering teams to maintain secure GIS operations
Serve as a senior-level contributor and mentor to junior GIS analysts and developers
Collaborate with intelligence analysts, engineers, and operational stakeholders to translate mission needs into geospatial solutions
Brief technical findings and analytic products to leadership and mission partners as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in GIS, with at least 5 years in a senior-level role supporting enterprise or mission-critical systems
At least 10 years of military GIS experience or a Bachelor's degree in GIS or a closely related field
Minimum of 3 years of direct, hands-on GIS experience
At least 3 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal, Operations Dashboard, and GeoEvent Server
8 years of experience conducting mobility modeling and spatial analysis related to adversary military weapon systems
3 years of experience with relational database management systems
3 years of Python scripting experience, including:
ArcPy scripting
Integration with streaming and dynamic data sources
Use of JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, and REST endpoints
Demonstrated understanding of GIS data management best practices
Familiarity with OGC standards and enterprise geospatial interoperability
Knowledge of DoD IT security standards, including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, and ATO processes
Current CompTIA Security+ certification (required)
Preferred
Prior experience supporting USSTRATCOM or other Combatant Command missions
Experience working in classified or highly secure operational environments
Exposure to machine learning applications within geospatial or intelligence workflows
Experience supporting real-time or near-real-time geospatial data processing pipelines
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
Company
IGNITE
Ignite, a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is ISO 9001:2015 certified and appraised at CMMI Services Level 3 and CMMI Development Level 2.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Mitchell
Chief Information Officer
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