Geospatial Data Analyst

About the role

B&A is seeking a detail-oriented Geospatial Data Analyst to support a federal government client on an important mission-focused program. The successful candidate will transform existing geospatial data into accurate, visually effective, and mission-ready cartographic products using FME, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and professional cartographic principles. This role works with vector, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets to support data integration, analysis, map production, cartographic finishing, quality control, and customer-defined portrayal standards. This position will begin as remote and transition to onsite support based on program and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transform existing geospatial datasets into accurate, readable, and finished cartographic products in accordance with established product specifications, portrayal standards, and customer requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot spatial data workflows using FME to transform, validate, automate, and integrate geospatial information from multiple sources.
• Use QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create maps, manage geospatial layers, and develop visually effective cartographic products for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply cartographic symbolization and portrayal rules to represent geographic features based on feature type, attribution, scale, and intended product use.
• Perform cartographic generalization, feature displacement, and conflict resolution to maintain geographic relationships while improving map clarity and readability at the intended production scale.
• Create, edit, and position geographic names, labels, annotation, symbols, and other map elements using established placement techniques to minimize conflicts and ensure legibility.
• Develop and maintain map layouts and required product elements, including grids, legends, scale information, marginalia, titles, notes, and other components necessary for final product presentation.
• Manage, query, and validate spatial and tabular data using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including data loading, data review, and basic database maintenance activities.
• Perform cartographic finishing and quality control to identify and resolve symbol conflicts, annotation collisions, feature congestion, inconsistent portrayal, and other visual or technical discrepancies.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, project managers, and government stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver accurate, timely geospatial and cartographic products.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required.
• 2–5 years of professional experience supporting geospatial data analysis, GIS operations, data integration, or related technical work.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with FME for geospatial data transformation, automation, validation, and workflow development.
• Experience using QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create cartographic products, manage geospatial layers, and support map production.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL; experience with PostGIS is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with vector, raster, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets.
• Understanding of professional cartographic principles, map design techniques, symbolization, feature placement, annotation, generalization, and cartographic finishing.
• Ability to apply visual hierarchy, feature prominence, scale-dependent representation, density, balance, and map composition to communicate geographic information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform cartographic quality control, data quality review, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Familiarity with common geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, metadata standards, portrayal rules, and data management best practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support both independent and team-based work.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting federal government, defense, intelligence, or mission-focused programs.
• Experience producing finished cartographic products in accordance with customer specifications, portrayal requirements, or established mapping standards.
• Experience with PostGIS, spatial SQL, geospatial data modeling, or database performance considerations for spatial datasets.
• Familiarity with geospatial automation, scripting, or repeatable workflow development.
• Active security clearance is preferred but not required at start.

Security Clearance

• No active security clearance is required at start; however, an active clearance is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Lifestyle Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits and Programs

• Three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage.
• Vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off.
• B&A sponsored trainings and certifications.
• Pet insurance benefits.
• Commuter transit benefits.
• Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.
• A formal mentorship program.
• Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities.
• Brand Ambassador program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more.
• Monthly team-building events.
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A.

Pay

$75,000–82,000