Geospatial scientist job description
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Example geospatial scientist requirements on a job description
Geospatial scientist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in geospatial scientist job postings.
Sample geospatial scientist requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS.
- Knowledge of spatial database design and management.
- Ability to translate complex geospatial data into layman’s terms.
Sample required geospatial scientist soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and project management experience.
- Problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Geospatial scientist job description example 1
ICES Education geospatial scientist job description
Join ICES
on a contract impacting national security as an
Expert Geospatial Scientist.
This position is located in
Springfield, VA.
This position requires an active/current
TS/SCI security clearance
and be willing and able to pass an additional
polygraph
as needed.
As an
Expert Geospatial Scientist, specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
on a contract impacting national security as an
Expert Geospatial Scientist.
This position is located in
Springfield, VA.
This position requires an active/current
TS/SCI security clearance
and be willing and able to pass an additional
polygraph
as needed.
As an
Expert Geospatial Scientist, specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Duties:
- Perform research in spatial and/or temporal (ST) data mining, ST databases, ST statistics; machine learning and cybersecurity, digital forensics, and/or remote sensing.
- Analyze and make sense of geospatial imagery and spatial and/or temporal information, evaluating research performance metrics, and working with scientists on research projects.
- Coordinate testing & evaluation of research efforts and transitioning research into operational environments.
- Collaborate with IC and DoD agencies on research projects in relevant areas.
- Demonstrate oral and written communications, including the ability to prepare briefings of technical material to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Plan and track progress of complex technical projects and coordinating technical exchange meetings and working groups.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance.
- Work experience in ST data mining, ST databases, ST statistics, machine learning, cybersecurity, digital forensics and/or remote sensing.
- At least 15 years of experience and a PhD degree, or an Master of Arts/ Master of Science degree and at least 18 years of experience, or a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science degree and at least 20 years of experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Recognition within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position. Types of recognition include Federal, national or internationally recognized professional organization or academia, and/or relevant publications in reputable medium.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience writing at least 1 peer-reviewed publication in one or more of the following technical areas: ST data mining, ST databases, ST statistics; machine learning, cybersecurity, digital forensics or remote sensing.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024