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Job Location drjobs

Silver Spring, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 75000 - 85000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

GIS Analyst

As required by our governmental client this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.

Our clients vision is to be the central epidemiological resource and a global health surveillance proponent for the U.S. Armed Forces. As a key player in this mission the GIS Analyst will assist the Integrated Biosurveillance (IB) Branch. They will work to develop new GIS capabilities to capture store manipulate analyze manage and present various types of geographical data contributing directly to our goal of promoting maintaining and enhancing the health of military and militaryassociated populations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for GIS Analyst: $75000 to $85000.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical Dental Vision 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

GIS Analyst Responsibilities Include:

  • As a GIS Analyst your primary responsibility will be to utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze interpret and visualize spatial data primarily related to infectious diseases or outbreaks of military relevance.
  • Collaborate with the team to gather and process geographic data creating maps and dashboards that inform DoD decisionmaking.
  • Manage database systems troubleshoot technical issues and develop customized geospatial solutions to address specific project requirements.
  • This role will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy quality and timely delivery of geospatial information and we expect you to be a highly motivated team player with attention to detail.
  • Assist in designing developing testing and maintaining web maps and dashboards to track outbreaks and communicate relevant information to stakeholders.
  • Support data analysis and visualization by collecting analyzing and interpreting spatial data.
  • Conduct spatial analysis and disease modeling to facilitate decisionmaking processes.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems within applications.
  • Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.

GIS Analyst Experience Education Skills Abilities requested:

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Geographic Information Systems Environmental Science or a related field; a graduatelevel degree is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience performing GISrelated tasks is required.
  • 25 years of experience supporting Federal Government clients particularly DoD preferred.
  • Familiarity with ESRI software products such as ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Online.
  • Knowledge of Python and/or other objectoriented programming languages (e.g. JavaScript HTML CSS C# .NET) required
  • Understanding of vector and raster GIS data types.
  • Capability to create and modify geographic data from various sources.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly work independently and deliver results within deadlines.
  • Strong command of the English language for presenting analytical results.
  • Excellent collaboration organizational and attention to detail skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance and US Citizenship required.
  • Position will be a hybrid work environment with a mixture of telework and inperson work in a climatecontrolled office setting.
  • Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future solving complex challenges and serving the governments mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP visit .

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

  • Geographic Information Systems Specialist
  • GIS Technician
  • Cartographer
  • Spatial Analyst
  • Remote Sensing Analyst

Keywords:

  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Cartography
  • Remote Sensing
  • Data Visualization

Legal Disclaimer:Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.




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Employment Type

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