Geospatial Analyst - Airfield Foundation Data

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Geospatial Analyst to join our team in St Louis, MO for the Airfield Foundation Data program.

About the role

Activities involve feature extraction (airfield infrastructure), feature analysis, feature validations, data entry, database scripting, quality control/assurance, and product finishing.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of airfield infrastructure such as taxiways, runways, navigational aids, ATC tower, and hangars, to create AFD products
• Update and debug Python scripting from older languages such as VBA for AFD product finishing
• Knowledge of Python, VBA, Sybase, Oracle, Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS to run scripts for AFD product finishing
• Work within, manipulate, and interact with Geospatial Database, SQL, Store Procedures, and Triggers
• Use ESRI ArcGIS for feature collection, feature validation, and finishing
• Extract features from imagery sources
• Use data entry, Microsoft Access database, and Excel spreadsheets for metrics support

Requirements

• 4+ years of GEOINT experience (substitutions below apply to this total)
  • Associate’s degree can be substituted for 2 years
  • Bachelor’s degree can be substituted for 3 years
  • Master’s degree can be substituted for 2 years
  • PhD can be substituted for 3 years
  • Professional certifications can account for 0.5 years
• Basic knowledge and understanding of airfield infrastructures such as taxiways, runways, navigational aids, ATC tower, and hangars
• 1+ years of feature collection (points, lines, and areas), feature validation, and finishing
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic geospatial principles such as coordinate systems (horizontal and vertical), elevation models, and accuracy values
• Knowledge of imagery, products, processes, and sensors
• Knowledge of and experience with understanding, reading, and writing XML

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel