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Senior GIS Analyst / Team Lead

BAE Systems

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Job Requirements

Hill AFB, UT
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$107,359 - $182,510

Job Description

Job Description
    • Geospatial Analysis & Modeling: Perform advanced spatial analysis to support the Sentinel program's operational requirements, including site suitability analysis and network analysis.
    • Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior GIS technicians and act as the primary point of contact for all geospatial queries within the program.
    • Strategic Planning: Define the team geospatial roadmap and identify opportunities to integrate new GIS technologies or methodologies to improve operational efficiency.
    • Data Management: Design, implement, and maintain geodatabases. Ensure data integrity through rigorous QA/QC processes and adhere to BAE Systems and government data governance standards.
    • Cartographic Production: Create high-quality, professional maps for executive briefings and technical reports.
    • Contract Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify geospatial requirements and deliver tailored solutions that optimize resource allocation and mission readiness.
    • Tool Development: Develop and automate repetitive GIS tasks using Python (ArcPy/PyGIS) or ModelBuilder to increase operational efficiency.
    • Compliance: Ensure all geospatial activities comply with security protocols, ITAR regulations, and program-specific data handling requirements.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Geomatics, or a related technical field.
    • Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in GIS analysis, preferably within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors.
    • Technical Proficiency:
      • Expert-level proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap.
      • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, and SDE (Spatial Database Engine).
      • Strong command of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data formats.
    • Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex datasets and provide clear, concise spatial interpretations for non-technical stakeholders.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Programming: Proficiency in Python for automation and data manipulation.
    • Database Skills: Proficiency in SQL and relational database management.
    • Advanced Tools: Experience with Remote Sensing, LiDAR processing, or 3D modeling (ArcGIS Pro 3D/CityEngine).
    • Certification: GISP (GIS Professional) certification or equivalent.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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