Spatial Data Scientist

Job Title: Spatial Data Scientist
Location: Springfield, VA - Full-Time (Level 3 FTE at NCE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Years of Experience: 4+ years relevant experience (or equivalent education)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Math, Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO, Flexible remote/hybrid work options (if applicable)

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We are seeking a highly motivated Spatial Data Scientist to analyze mission-critical GEOINT data in support of AOEA's area of responsibility. This role requires expertise in leveraging diverse spatial data types-raster, vector, web services, and more-to deliver actionable insights that inform data strategy and enhance intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will drive spatial and spatio-temporal statistical analysis, develop data exposure strategies, and facilitate migration of legacy datasets to improve accessibility and usability across the Intelligence Community.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute data strategies that meet AOEA mission requirements.

• Utilize industry-standard technologies and visualization tools to support diverse line of business missions.

• Perform advanced spatial analytics on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data to derive meaningful insights.

• Maintain, migrate, and manipulate data between applications and NGA domains ensuring data quality and lifecycle management.

• Administer computerized databases including design, production, conversion, migration, and quality assurance.

• Manage data transfer, loading, and sharing in compliance with government policies and administrative procedures.

• Forecast database administration needs in collaboration with business and information systems managers.

• Identify emerging technologies and represent the office in technology forums and meetings.

• Conduct data mining and conditioning to support mission requirements.

• Apply knowledge of digital imagery processes as needed.

• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and documentation to support management and operational activities.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills across organizational boundaries.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, science, or related technical field, or 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Expert-level proficiency with MS Office and data mining techniques.

• Experience developing, manipulating, and maintaining databases.

• Proficiency with spatial software such as ArcGIS suite and Tableau, especially for spatial statistical analysis and visualization of intelligence data.

• Knowledge of Geospatial Policies and data handling restrictions, including cross-domain data movement and sharing with IC partners.

• Working knowledge of statistical software such as R or similar tools.

• Experience identifying system enhancement opportunities and new capabilities.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively as part of highly skilled technical teams.

• Familiarity with NGA's Geospatial Policies, including International Policy, Co-Production, and data dissemination.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, mathematics, image science, remote sensing, earth science, physical science, or a related field is preferred.