Geospatial Analyst- Deployer

DescriptionLooking for an opportunity to make an impact?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.Are you ready for your next challenge?Are you interested in pursuing a career in Geospatial Analysis or Airborne ISR, traveling to exciting locations supporting missions around the globe? We have opportunities for you on the Army Buckeye Program!What’s in it for you?Our Geospatial Analysts process and disseminate high-resolution 3D geospatial information working with LiDAR data and electro-optical imagery in a production environment at CONUS and OCONUS locations.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

Understand the collection and processing of tactical and wide area mapping imagery and LiDAR

Ensure proper collection of data for accuracy and quality

Process raw LiDAR and electro-optical data to final products

Color balance and orthorectify imagery, mosaic imagery into seamless maps

Process GPS trajectories, edit LiDAR point clouds, and create digital elevation models

Perform QA/QC and ensure proper data management

Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, and collection equipment

Work closely with pilots and processing teams to plan and execute missions

Complete necessary field logs and data transfer duties

Ensure safe and secure use of company equipment and instrumentation

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or other related discipline; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Ability to obtain a DOD Interim Secret security clearance within the first 6 months of employment

Ability/willingness to travel about 50% of the time (3-4 month deployments) and work in Hardship and Hazardous locations

Meet Program training and DoD medical examination requirements for deployment, including meeting all CONUS Replacement Course (CRC) deployment requirements

Possess relevant knowledge and experience with digital cartography, image processing, computer technology, geographical information systems, geospatial production techniques, and digital dataformats

Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong people skills for collaborating with others, communicating with your supervisor, and speaking with customers/clients.

Ability and willingness to drive/operate a motor vehicle in overseas locations

Travel

Up to 50% (3-4 month deployment periods) OCONUS travel required

Security Clearance Requirement

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Active DOD Secret Clearance or higher

Practical geospatial analysis experience (professional or volunteer)

Previous experience with commercial-off-the-shelf geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Microstation, TerraScan, ERDAS Imagine, etc.

Formal training as a Geospatial Analyst as well as familiarity with ISR applications, tools, and systems

Background working with military customers

AIRBORNEISRPay Range:Pay Range $39,650.00 - $71,675.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.REQNUMBER: R-00121427All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.