Geospatial Solutions Architect

Description

Second-61: We are Vigilant Defenders. Our foundation is built upon patriotism, protecting what matters most. We honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers through exceptional services as their front-line defenders.

Position Description: Geospatial Solutions Architect – Contingent Pipeline Opportunity – We’re building a talent pipeline for upcoming U.S. Government defense IT and analytics support roles. Opportunities are contingent upon task order awards and funding under existing contracts.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Design and implement geospatial solutions to support visualization, analysis, and decision-making
• Develop and maintain mapping services, spatial data pipelines, and operational dashboards
• Integrate geospatial data into cloud-based applications and platforms
• Build interactive maps and visualization tools for end users
• Perform spatial analysis, remote sensing, and support geospatial AI/ML applications
• Ensure data accuracy, performance, and scalability of geospatial solutions
• Collaborate with data, analytics, and engineering teams to align geospatial capabilities with mission needs
• Troubleshoot and optimize GIS applications and services
• Duties and responsibilities may change based on program needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field
• OR five years of equivalent experience in geospatial architecture or GIS development
• Experience developing GIS solutions using tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms
• Experience integrating geospatial data into cloud-based applications
• Strong understanding of geospatial data formats, mapping services, and spatial analysis
• Experience performing spatial analysis, remote sensing, and supporting geospatial AI/ML applications
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting cloud-based geospatial architectures
• Experience with APIs and geospatial data services
• Experience supporting federal or regulated environments
• Experience integrating geospatial data with analytics or data platforms

Certifications

• Required: None
• Preferred: ESRI technical certification, GIS Professional GISP

Clearance Requirement

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.