Role OverviewB&A is seeking a detail-oriented Geospatial Data Analyst to support a federal government client on an important mission-focused program. The successful candidate will transform existing geospatial data into accurate, visually effective, and mission-ready cartographic products using FME, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and professional cartographic principles.
What You Will Do
Transform existing geospatial datasets into accurate, readable, and finished cartographic products in accordance with established product specifications, portrayal standards, and customer requirements. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot spatial data workflows using FME and QGIS.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with FME, QGIS, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and a strong understanding of professional cartographic principles, map design techniques, and geospatial data formats.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- 2–5 years of professional experience supporting geospatial data analysis, GIS operations, data integration, or related technical work
- Hands-on experience with FME for geospatial data transformation, automation, validation, and workflow development
- Experience using QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create cartographic products, manage geospatial layers, and support map production
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL; experience with PostGIS is strongly preferred
- Experience working with vector, raster, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets
- Understanding of professional cartographic principles, map design techniques, symbolization, feature placement, annotation, generalization, and cartographic finishing
- Ability to apply visual hierarchy, feature prominence, scale-dependent representation, density, balance, and map composition to communicate geographic information clearly
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform cartographic quality control, data quality review, troubleshooting, and documentation
Benefits
- Three robust individual and family medical plans
- Two tiers of dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Paid time off
- B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
- Pet insurance benefits
- Commuter transit benefits
- Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
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