Mid- Level Spatial Analyst - USSTRATCOM

NOTE: This opening is for future work

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Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package-including a competitive 401(k) with company match, 15 days of Paid Time Off, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance-because taking care of you enables you to take care of the mission.

Mid-Level Spatial Analyst

Location: Offutt AFB, NE Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for SCI access Employment Type: Full-time Travel: Limited, as required by mission needs

Position Overview

The Mid-Level Spatial Analyst provides advanced geospatial analysis and mission-focused spatial intelligence in support of national defense and strategic operations. This role supports complex geospatial workflows involving mobility modeling, adversary weapons system movement analysis, and real-time geospatial data integration using ArcGIS Enterprise and related technologies. The analyst will work in a collaborative, classified environment supporting USSTRATCOM-aligned missions and DoD stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Analysis & Mission Support

• Perform advanced spatial and temporal analysis to support operational planning, threat assessments, and decision-making.
• Conduct mobility modeling analyses (time, distance, likelihood, and accessibility) related to adversary military weapon systems and force movement.
• Analyze influential environmental, terrain, infrastructure, and operational factors impacting adversary mobility and weapons employment.
• Apply machine learning and automation concepts to improve geospatial analytic workflows and enhance analytic efficiency.

ArcGIS Enterprise & Web GIS Development

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise components, including:
  • Portal for ArcGIS
  • ArcGIS Operations Dashboard
  • ArcGIS GeoEvent Server
• Develop and publish web maps, web mapping applications, and spatial analytic dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Configure and deploy GeoEvent Processor adapters to ingest, process, and visualize real-time geospatial data feeds.
• Support integration of streaming and near-real-time data into operational dashboards.

Data Integration & Automation

• Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate geospatial data ingestion, processing, and analysis.
• Connect to and process dynamic streaming data sources using:
  • JSON / GeoJSON
  • XML
  • CSV
  • REST endpoints
• Apply ArcPy scripting for geoprocessing automation, data management, and quality control.
• Ensure adherence to GIS data management best practices, including versioning, metadata, and data lifecycle management.

Database & Systems Support

• Design, query, and maintain relational databases supporting geospatial applications.
• Integrate GIS systems with enterprise databases and external data sources.
• Support system performance optimization and troubleshooting for geospatial services.

Standards, Security & Compliance

• Apply Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards to ensure interoperability across systems.
• Operate within DoD IT security frameworks, including:
  • DISA STIG compliance
  • FedRAMP requirements
  • Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Ensure secure handling of classified and sensitive geospatial data in accordance with DoD and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Experience/Education:
  • Minimum 8 years of military experience performing GIS analysis OR
  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, or a related field with equivalent experience
• GIS Experience:
  • At least 3 years of direct GIS experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise
• Programming & Data:
  • 3 years of Python scripting experience , including geospatial automation
  • 3 years of experience with relational database management
  • Experience working with streaming and dynamic data formats (JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, REST)
• Advanced Analysis:
  • 8 years of experience performing mobility modeling related to adversary military weapon systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of factors influencing weapons movement and operational mobility
• ArcGIS Enterprise Expertise:
  • Proven proficiency with Portal, Operations Dashboard, and GeoEvent Server
  • Experience producing web maps, web applications, and analytic dashboards
• Standards & Compliance:
  • Working knowledge of OGC standards
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements
• Automation & Scripting:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience using ArcPy and GIS data management best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM or other Combatant Command missions
• Familiarity with intelligence community (IC) data sources and workflows
• Experience integrating machine learning techniques into geospatial analysis
• Prior experience in a classified or operational DoD environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing technical findings