GIS Analyst – Preparedness & Security

Position Description

 The Global Security Sciences is seeking a GIS Analyst assist in the development, enhancement and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in support of the National Security GIS group within the Risk and Infrastructure Science Center (RISC).   Furthermore, the selected individual will also assist in the design, development, and creation of analytical GIS solutions as they apply to infrastructure system analysis, intelligence analysis, national and homeland security problems, emergency response situations and other spatially based activities.

Position Requirements 

• Bachelor’s and 2+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree
• Comprehensive knowledge of the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial display systems to infrastructure assurance and modeling
• Comprehensive understanding of data development, spatial analysis, and computerized map production
• Considerable knowledge of spatial databases for use with GIS software, both desktop and web based
• Considerable knowledge of types and sources of data available for use in GIS, including USGS, Tiger, NGA, and remote sensing products such as SPOT and LANDSAT, as well as concepts of data structures (vector, raster, tabular) and their associated methodologies
• Considerable knowledge and application of quality assurance procedures of GIS products and spatial database
• Good skill in oral and written communication and the ability to work with all levels of internal and external contacts to achieve program goals
• Good technical writing skills for use in the preparation of documents, reports, proposals, conference papers, and peer-reviewed journal articles that present original ideas and findings