Junior Spatial Analyst - USSTRATCOM

NOTE: This opening is for future work

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Junior Spatial Analyst

Location: Offutt AFB, NE Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for SCI access Travel: Limited, as required

Position Overview

The Junior Spatial Analyst supports geospatial analysis, data visualization, and enterprise GIS operations in support of Department of Defense (DoD) mission requirements. This role focuses on producing and maintaining geospatial data products, assisting with spatial analysis, and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments used for operational planning and situational awareness. The analyst will work under the guidance of senior GIS professionals while gaining exposure to advanced analytic techniques, automation, and defense-focused geospatial workflows aligned with USSTRATCOM systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Analysis & Data Production

• Perform foundational spatial analysis and geoprocessing tasks using ArcGIS tools to support operational and analytic requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain geospatial datasets, feature classes, and map services.
• Support analysis related to infrastructure, terrain, operational areas, and mission-specific geospatial requirements.
• Assist in validating data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.

ArcGIS Enterprise & Web GIS Support

• Support operation and maintenance of ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including Portal for ArcGIS.
• Assist in publishing and managing web maps, web layers, and web applications.
• Support development and updating of operational dashboards using ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Apply Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards to ensure data interoperability across systems.

Automation & Scripting Support

• Develop and maintain basic Python scripts to support GIS automation tasks.
• Apply ArcPy scripting for geoprocessing, data management, and workflow automation.
• Assist with implementing machine learning and automation concepts within GIS workflows under senior analyst guidance.

GIS Data Management

• Support GIS data management best practices including:
  • Data organization and storage
  • Version control and backups
  • Metadata creation and maintenance
• Assist in ensuring GIS datasets comply with organizational and DoD data standards.

Security & Compliance

• Operate GIS systems in compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Follow DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, and ATO processes as they apply to GIS platforms.
• Support secure handling of sensitive and classified geospatial data.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with senior analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders.
• Assist in documenting GIS processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of direct GIS experience
  • At least 3 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise
• Technical Skills:
  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise components
  • Basic understanding of ArcPy scripting and Python-based GIS automation
  • Familiarity with GIS data management practices and spatial data standards
• Standards & Compliance:
  • Knowledge of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards
  • Familiarity with DoD IT security standards, including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, and ATO processes
• Domain Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with USSTRATCOM GIS systems and processes
  • Awareness of machine learning and automation concepts as applied to GIS

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Exposure to web GIS development or dashboard creation
• Experience working in a classified or secure environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes