GEOINT Analyst (GIS Analyst/Cartographer)

**Position contingent upon contract award**

Text CBP4 to (703) 570-8332 to apply

Job Title: GEOINT Analyst (GIS Analyst/Cartographer)

Location: Washington, DC

Program Overview:

This program supports U.S. Customs and Border Protections Office of Intelligence (OI). The GEOINT analyst will create, manage, analyze, and visualize geospatial data to produce high-impact maps, web applications, and GEOINT products that inform CBP operations and senior decision-making.

Job Duties:

• Data creation and management
  • Create, load, and modify geospatial data (geometry, attributes, metadata) using sound data editing methodologies.
  • Acquire and integrate vector and raster datasets from government and commercial providers; support high-resolution imagery and LiDAR acquisitions.
  • Perform rigorous QA/QC on geospatial reference, geometric alignment, attributes, and metadata; identify deficiencies before loading to authoritative geodatabases.
  • Maintain multi-user enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE/PostgreSQL) and manage versioned workflows.
• Analysis and production
  • Conduct vector/raster analytics from basic (overlay, buffer, union, intersect) to advanced (surface/network analysis, geovisualization, 3D modeling).
  • Produce cartographic and thematic map products (hard/soft copy), atlases, and web maps adhering to projection, scale, typography, and symbology standards.
  • Develop analysis methodology reports (data fidelity assessments, workflow diagrams, geoprocessing steps, assumptions/limitations).
• Web GIS and dissemination
  • Build and administer ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal content (Sites, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Feature/Map/Image Services, Widgets).
  • Support enterprise data release protocols and approved distribution mechanisms; coordinate with stakeholders for Portal changes.
• Collaboration and compliance
  • Partner with analysts, planners, and collection managers to address priority intelligence requirements and close intelligence gaps.
  • Adhere to DHS/CBP geospatial standards, security, and information handling policies; support onboarding/training and recurring status reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret (or DHS equivalent) and ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI if mission requires.
• Bachelors degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, Geoscience, Cartography, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional GIS/GEOINT experience supporting law enforcement, homeland security, defense, or IC missions.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal; experience with versioned enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE/PostgreSQL).
• Demonstrated cartographic tradecraft and geospatial analysis skills; strong attention to accuracy and metadata/standards.
• Ability to produce clear, well-documented methodology reports and brief technical results to non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with:
  • Remote sensing/imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and raster analytics.
  • Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, SQL, and automation of geoprocessing workflows.
  • Web GIS app development (Experience Builder, Dashboards, web services).
• Adobe Creative Cloud and Avenza MAPublisher for publication-quality outputs.
• Familiarity with FGDC/ISO metadata standards, DHS/CBP geospatial policies, and enterprise governance.
• Knowledge of border security mission sets and operating environments.