Onboarding Specialist

Position Overview

Riverside Research’s Integrated Commercial Solutions group is seeking a Data Integrator to lead the end-to-end evaluation, onboarding, and integration of commercial imagery and data into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end onboarding process for new products and suppliers, ensuring all necessary documentation and data are accurately collected and integrated
• Utilize Python to develop scripts and automate processes related to supplier data ingestion and management
• Cook up with a team of imagery analysts and scientists who perform independent verification and validation of commercial imagery, data, analytics, and related vendor products
• Apply your experience with remote sensing systems and EO/SAR imagery to ensure the correct processing and interpretation of supplier-provided data
• Serve AWS resources, including S3 buckets, to store and process supplier data securely and efficiently
• Develop and maintain schemas for files to standardize data formats and ensure consistency across various systems and cloud enclaves
• Support AWS resources, including S3 buckets, to store and process supplier data securely and efficiently
• Work closely with NGA stakeholders and internal teams, including engineering, operations, and product management, to ensure smooth supplier integration and be able to address any challenges promptly
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to the onboarding process, technical procedures, and supplier interactions

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related field; a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, a PhD with 3 years’ experience required
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Familiarity with AWS cloud processing and S3 storage
• Experience with EO/SAR imagery processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Provide leadership and guidance to a small team, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope, even under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction; effective/efficient written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor others and lead technical projects and deliverables within a collaborative and cross-functional environment
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree
• Project or Program Management certifications and experience
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Associate Certification
• Familiarity with additional AWS services (e.g., Lambda EC2, RDS)
• Experience with advanced algorithm design and implementation in the areas of commercial remote sensing, data processing, and analytics extraction
• Familiarity with the current state-of-the-art in computer vision, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and multi-int fusion as applied to GEOINT data and remote sensing sources

Pay

$113,000 - $170,000

Schedule

Onsite in Springfield, VA at the NGA Washington Campus