Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Administrator

Job Summary and Purpose:

• Shall be cleared at the TOP SECRET level with SCI eligibility
• Expertise in the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and the Environment (SDSFIE), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata, and the FGDC Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• A valid state issued driver’s license is required.?
• Must be able to receive a Government Common Access Card (CAC), access Government systems, and pass a criminal history background check and Wants/Warrants check
• Shall perform installation, configuration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems within the enterprise GIS architecture
• Have 5 years of progressive experience performing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software required for MS and LINUX operating systems At least 2 years of experience within the past three years Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory, VMWare, Linux server software, and have knowledge on network storage
• Shall be proficient in administering and deploying geospatial applications and
• Intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development
• Shall be proficient in administering and deploying enterprise level open source and commercial of the shelf (COTS) GIS server equipment in support of Intelligence organizations
• Shall possess strong oral and written communication skills and be capable of effectively directing subordinates.
• The Geospatial Systems Specialist is required to obtain and maintain currency of the appropriate level certification in accordance with DODD 8570.01.
• Desired: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of additional experience supporting special operations automated desktop processing (ADP) management.
• Additional years of general experience in the fields of intelligence systems architecture and geospatial systems experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shall be cleared at the TOP SECRET level with SCI eligibility
• Shall perform advanced level geospatial, topographic, and imagery analysis in support of Special Operations missions with regional and point analysis products to support Find. Fix, Finish, Exploit, and Analyze Targeting methodology.
• Have 8 years of progressive experience with operational and tactical level intelligence performing complex and timely geospatial, topographic, and imagery analysis techniques and methods of ground feature and remotely sensed data, to include general experience in the fields of targeting, collection, and geospatial methodologies to solve complex intelligence problems
• Shall demonstrate proficiency in geospatial and intelligence data management within a variety of OGC compliant applications and databases. Demonstrate a capability to act in a project lead role
• Shall be highly proficient in utilizing GIS applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development
• Performs imagery analysis and production and possess a broad understanding of collection processes and management
• Researches, trains, documents, and implements geospatial processing methodologies to solve complex tactical intelligence problems
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Assist the Installation Management staff in the development, administration, maintenance, security, and adaptation of database technologies for the installation’s GIS as it relates to military common installation picture (CIP), mission data sets (MDS) and facility management data.
• Apply principles of Installation Geographic Information & Services (IGI&S) and Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC) that adhere to installation management criteria as described in Air Force publications as well as the UFC.
• Utilize the Engineering Request System (ERS) and shared Project Folders to track and execute requests for GIS Support.
• Establish and maintain ERS logs and project folders as work comes in & during execution to document project correspondence, data, tools and output.
• Support in developing a comprehensive approach to delineating the Joint Base physical and built infrastructure and creating or expanding ArcGIS databases.
• Support data collection of all known or proposed changes to the installation-built infrastructure that may impact operability, working in conjunction with CADD drafters and technicians to ensure GIS and CADD data are consistent.
• Establish effective working relationships with other agencies and customers for exchange of information and problem resolution; and provide assistance, training, and advice on techniques and tools available for data development and analysis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Assist the Installation Management staff in the development, administration, maintenance, security, and adaptation of database technologies for the installation’s GIS as it relates to military common installation picture (CIP), mission data sets (MDS) and facility management data
• Apply principles of Installation Geographic Information & Services (IGI&S) and Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC) that adhere to installation management criteria as described in Air Force publications as well as the UFC
• Utiilize the Engineering Request System (ERS) and shared Project Folders to track and execute requests for GIS Support
• Establish and maintain ERS logs and project folders as work comes in & during execution to document project correspondence, data, tools and output
• Establish effective working relationships with other agencies and customers for exchange of information and problem resolution; and provide assistance, training, and advice on techniques and tools available for data development and analysis
• While performing the duties of this job, the

Connection and Community

• Actively participate in the creation, implementation, and success of creating and maintaining a culture that embraces everyone, that demonstrates a psychological safe place to work daily, empowers and advocates for employees.
• Demonstrate a guiding principle of continuous improvement, personal and professional development, and initiative.
• Be a role model in carrying out the company’s mission, vision, and values consistently.
• Continue to build and emulate the company’s culture of People first. Be an advocate for yourself, team, department, division, and the company as a whole.
• Make ongoing recommendations and solutions on improving systems, processes, and other administrative tasks.
• A strong desire to educate and practice EOS principles. Demonstrated commitment and practical application of these principles.
• Ensures that we are working in the most efficient, thoughtful way in terms of value add and systems.
• Proactively makes recommendations to enhance our internal customer’s experience within each Division and/or company.
• Familiar with business operations and demonstrate excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, team building, and innovative thinking
• Ensures that new hires (for the team) are onboarded properly by reviewing contract language and deliverables,

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Resourceful and able to maintain composure in high pressure situations
• Maintain complete confidentiality, a strong sense of urgency; be proactive & self-directed, with a positive, approachable demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills with focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Good judgment, tact and initiative to make effective independent decisions when necessary
• Ability to participate in cross training efforts and provide direct guidance to other areas within _____with the aim of maximizing team capability, knowledge and focus on achieving ____and strong customer feedback.
• Promote an atmosphere of respect, inclusiveness, openness and an approach to seek to understand.
• Demonstrated behavior to conduct oneself in an ethical manner ensuring confidentiality and a willingness to seek to understand.
• Sincere desire to work in an environment that promotes a fair, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Open to learning about one's own biases through individual and group workshops, education, interactions.
• Willingness and desire to pursue further educational opportunities, certifications related to operations, accounting, etc.
• Desire to actively participate in a workplace that is viewed as best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Expertise in the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and the Environment (SDSFIE), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata, and the FGDC Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (including, but not limited to Remote Sensing, GIS, Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) Cartography, Applied Mathematics, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, or other technical degree) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S.
  • ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION:
    • AA/AS in Cartography, Geography, Geomatics, Surveying or other technical discipline from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with an additional two (2) years of experience in the functional duties;
    • OR High School Diploma/GED with an additional four (4) years of experience in the functional duties
    • Four (4) years of experience as an GIS Analyst
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of how FSG techniques are used to support the F3EA targeting cycle
• Experience directly supporting SOF military operations in both garrison and deployed environments.
• Advanced knowledge of computer scripting languages such as Python, Visual Basic, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, R, or SAS
• Should possess expert knowledge of sensor phenomenology and their application towards tactical intelligence problems.
• Should possess an expert knowledge of multiple FSG disciplines
• Should possess a basic knowledge of geospatial and terrain analysis and cartographic
• Have 8 years of progressive experience with operational and tactical level intelligence performing Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) of remotely sensed data to include Hyper/Multi-Spectral Imagery (HSI/MSI), Thermal/Infrared Imagery, Electro Optical Imagery, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), And Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), with general experience in the fields of targeting, collection, and sensor Phenomenology and their application towards intelligence problems
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation of emerging FSG processes and technologies to fuse multiple discipline datasets to support Special Operations missions
• Possesses a superior knowledge of collection processes and management, with a demonstrated expert capability to build a collection plan against a defined problem set

Physical and Working Conditions:

To be considered for a deployment, the analyst will need to be proficient in the FMV Analyst roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the analyst will need to pass an ITC Course that is scheduled when the analyst is up for a deployment

Values Alignment:

• Embrace our internal customers' mission and needs as your own.
• Strive for more. Innovate. Don’t settle.
• Embrace our mission and value, and our diverse and inclusive community.
• Participate and help each other.
• Be hungry and understand what you know and what you do not and bridge the gap.
• Be curious; strive to level up.
• Ask for what you need and then take it.
• Do things right. Be honest and practice blameless problem solving.
• Desire to need to understand more than you need to be understood.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match (up to)
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k) traditional or Roth
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary spousal life insurance
• Voluntary child life insurance
• Paid time off - unlimited
• MVP - Mental health, volunteer, personal day - 1 per quarter
• Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• Employee Passion Fund Reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule - Approved by Program Managers
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance