Geospatial Analyst

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 Geospatial is currently seeking a Geospatial Analyst in our St. Petersburg, FL office. This is an excellent opportunity to advance a career in the geospatial industry supporting multiple task orders within the GEOINT tradecraft. The Analyst will work as part of a team in an ArcPro environment to create and update highly attributed feature data within a geodatabase from imagery and ancillary sources to provide intelligent datasets that can be used for mission planning and support. They may also work in a 3D environment creating and editing digital elevation models to client specifications. The ideal candidate must be analytical, self-motivated with exceptional planning and critical thinking skills, communication skills, and work well in a collaborative team environment as well as independently. They will be able to perform responsibilities with minimal training to create high quality datasets.

• Photointerpretation of geographic features from aerial and satellite imagery
• Create and update highly attributed feature data
• Review of maps and other ancillary sources to enhance data value
• Attribution and update of metadata
• Produce finalized data deliverables
• Provide technical support and training to implement workflow and methods with limited direction
• Edit terrain to within project specification standards when tasked
• Coordination and collaboration with the project team members on the progress of production
• Completion of all project forms, spreadsheets, and checklists
• Creates or assists with reports; including data reports, archiving, and final deliverables
• Identifies and develops process improvements/efficiencies and workflow automation
• Attend training and/or meetings relating to job requirements
• Demonstrates leadership in small group
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with clients
• Performs quality assurance methods to ensure a high degree of data consistency, integrity, and accuracy and provide feedback in the form of constructive criticism to peers
• Georeferencing of source data and/or scanned maps
• Assists in problem solving/troubleshooting
• Assists in training peers and new staff
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates problem solving ability across software platforms
• Consistently produces quality work meeting client specs within budget
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor under pressure
• Consistently meets deadlines to client
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates efficiency, accuracy in tasks, and organization of data management
• Understands how the data interacts across the workflow
• Can work well within a team environment as well as independently with limited oversight
• Aptitude for learning multiple geospatial software programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of imagery analysis experience working within the Esri ArcGIS desktop
• Associate degree, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with digital geospatial software: ESRI ArcGIS, DAT/EM Summit Evolution, Socet Set, Socet GXP, Microstation, AutoCAD or equivalent
• Intermediate knowledge of mapping and cartography
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Drive
• U.S. citizenship required to comply with government contract
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification
• 4+ years’ experience in a technical, professional work environment
• 3+ working with NGA/DoD/AGC products
• 2+ years stereo compilation experience working with SocetSet/GXP or other photogrammetric software suites having precise stereo vision acuity
• Possess a Secret level DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering program, or equivalent experience

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.