Geospatial Analyst - McLean - Vantor

Description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next.

Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.

Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can:
Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.


Export Control/ITAR:
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.
Vantor is seeking a skilled Geospatial Analyst to support geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization efforts.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with spatial databases, ESRI software, and advanced geospatial analysis techniques to produce high-quality analytic outputs, visualizations, and decision-support products.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate with internal and external data providers to acquire geospatial and non-geospatial data relevant to project requirements.
Evaluate, clean, format, and validate data sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
Upload, manage, and maintain geospatial data within PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases.
Insert, process, and query spatial data using SQL to generate geospatial layers and analytic outputs.
Execute defined spatial queries within PostgreSQL/PostGIS to support program analytics.
Modify and develop new spatial queries to generate additional or enhanced geospatial products.
Produce geospatial data products, including but not limited to:
2D and 3D map products
3D scene visualizations and animations
Change detection analyses
Feature extraction outputs

Perform geospatial and statistical analyses to identify spatial and temporal patterns, trends, and relationships.
Use ESRI software to properly symbolize complex datasets and create map projects suitable for analysis, briefing, and presentation.
Support training briefings, demonstrations, and documentation related to geospatial tools and products.
Provide user support and technical assistance to stakeholders and end users as needed.


Minimum Qualifications:
Proficiency with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including inserting data, managing spatial tables, and writing spatial SQL queries.
Strong experience using ESRI software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise) for data visualization, symbology, and map production.
Experience working with diverse geospatial data formats and sources.
Demonstrated ability to clean, transform, and integrate geospatial datasets.
Knowledge of geospatial analysis methods, spatial statistics, and pattern detection.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with 3D geospatial visualization and animation workflows.
Familiarity with change detection, feature extraction, or automated geospatial analysis techniques.
Experience supporting training or user onboarding for geospatial tools.
Background working in analytics, research, or operational environments.


Pay Transparency:
In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.

Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $118, $196,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits:

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

You can find more information on our benefits at:

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.


EEO Policy:
Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.