Nv5
A leading provider of engineering, consulting, and technical services across diverse sectors.
Geospatial Research Analyst - Junior Level
Remote junior geospatial analyst supporting US Southern Command with GIS and all‑source intelligence products.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Produce geospatial and all-source intelligence and analytic products • Assist in data acquisition, geospatial layer management, and quality control of GIS datasets • Perform metadata tagging, source verification, and initial processing of geospatial research inputs • Support dashboard updates, map production, and research documentation efforts • Produce and curate country and regional pages in EDA • Develop and apply AI/ML, data quality, enrichment, stewardship, and research processes • Steward data using NIST, DoD, and IC regulations, policies, and best practices
Key Responsibilities
- ▸geospatial intelligence
- ▸gis management
- ▸metadata tagging
- ▸dashboard updates
- ▸ai/ml development
- ▸data stewardship
What You Bring
NV5 Geospatial is actively recruiting Junior-Level Geospatial Research Analysts. Strong capabilities in applying geospatial analytics and all-source intelligence methodologies, theories, and frameworks are required. The Junior-Level Geospatial Research Analyst will be based remotely supporting US Southern Command. US citizenship and the ability to pass a basic background check for access to US military bases is required; a clearance is not required but a Secret or TS/SCI clearance is preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Some positions may require obtaining a security clearance, which only U.S. citizens are eligible for, and applicants may be subject to a government security investigation. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or two years equivalent experience creating geospatial analytic products • Experience performing geospatial or all-source analysis, research, and production • Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Enterprise systems and data steward tools, catalogs, and processes • Understand analytic requirements and manage complex project tasks • Possess Esri GIS certifications and skills in Python, R, JSON, HTML/XML, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, OSINT, and all-source intelligence methodology • Fluent in Portuguese or Spanish • Experience with government IT programs and environments • Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸arcgis
- ▸python
- ▸sql
- ▸secret clearance
- ▸portuguese
Benefits
This role offers flexibility in location, with the option to work from any NV5 Regional Office or remotely from home, and may involve up to 5-15% travel. NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. The company’s growth is driven by strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to solve complex problems. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development opportunities. NV5 provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws.
Work Environment
Remote