Geospatial Data Analyst Job at Bart & Associates, McLean, VA

  • Bart & Associates
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Geospatial Data AnalystAt B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!Job SummaryB&A is seeking a detail-oriented Geospatial Data 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. This role works with vector, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets to support data integration, analysis, map production, cartographic finishing, quality control, and customer-defined portrayal standards. This position will begin as remote and transition to onsite support based on program and customer requirements.ResponsibilitiesTransform 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 to transform, validate, automate, and integrate geospatial information from multiple sources.Use QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create maps, manage geospatial layers, and develop visually effective cartographic products for technical and non-technical audiences.Apply cartographic symbolization and portrayal rules to represent geographic features based on feature type, attribution, scale, and intended product use.Perform cartographic generalization, feature displacement, and conflict resolution to maintain geographic relationships while improving map clarity and readability at the intended production scale.Create, edit, and position geographic names, labels, annotation, symbols, and other map elements using established placement techniques to minimize conflicts and ensure legibility.Develop and maintain map layouts and required product elements, including grids, legends, scale information, marginalia, titles, notes, and other components necessary for final product presentation.Manage, query, and validate spatial and tabular data using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including data loading, data review, and basic database maintenance activities.Perform cartographic finishing and quality control to identify and resolve symbol conflicts, annotation collisions, feature congestion, inconsistent portrayal, and other visual or technical discrepancies.Collaborate with analysts, developers, project managers, and government stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver accurate, timely geospatial and cartographic products.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required.2–5 years of professional experience supporting geospatial data analysis, GIS operations, data integration, or related technical work.Required SkillsExperience using QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create cartographic products, manage geospatial layers, and support map production.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, troubleshooJ-18808-Ljbffr

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