Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

The GIS Analyst serves as the installations geospatial data specialist developing maintaining and supporting the databases applications and tools that underpin architectural engineering and base management practices. This role creates and revises maps charts and cartographic products investigating source materials assembling aerial photographs and drafting digitizing and editing geospatial data while using computerized systems to analyze geographic data supporting decisions on geology ecology land use demographics transportation and other domains tied to the Air Force Base Comprehensive Plan. The GIS Analyst also updates coordinates and implements CADD/GIS data such as maps real estate and engineering records advising on techniques and tools for resolving CADD/GIS-related technical problems. Candidates must hold either an associates degree in science or at least 2 years of experience in a technical field along with extensive knowledge of geospatial concepts and practices including cartography remote sensing and scientific data visualization; familiarity with digital geospatial processes and standards such as the Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) and Federal Geographic Data Committee guidelines; skills in planning and implementing state-of-the-art mapping systems for installation organizations such as Civil Engineering Fire Department Security Forces and Emergency/Disaster Preparedness; and the ability to evaluate existing facility management systems and instruct others on new geospatial procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a specialist for geospatial data with responsibility for developing maintaining and supporting the databases applications and tools necessary for architectural engineering and base management practices.
• Performs work related to the creation and revision of existing maps charts and related cartographic products. This includes the investigation of source materials assembling aerial photographs drafting digitizing and editing geospatial data.
• Uses computerized systems to display and analyze geographic data to support decisions related to geology ecology land use demographics transportation and other domains related to the Air Force Base Comprehensive Plan.
• Update coordinate and implement CADD/GIS data such as maps real estate and engineering data and provide advice on the techniques and tools available for solving CADD/GIS-related technical problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have either an associates degree in science or at least 2 years of experience in a technical field and must possess extensive knowledge of geospatial concepts theories principles and practices including a basic understanding of cartography remote sensing and scientific data visualization.
• Knowledge of digital geospatial processes and products including data production management archival and maintenance processing in accordance with applicable standards such as the Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDS) and Federal Geographic Data Committee standards.
• Skills in planning developing and implementing state-of-the-art mapping systems for use by installation organizations (e.g. Civil Engineering Fire Department Security Forces and Emergency/Disaster Preparedness).
• Has ability to review and evaluate existing facility management systems and provide instruction on new state-of-the-art engineering and geospatial procedures.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/long-term disability and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

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