Company: MDA

Position Title: Geospatial Analyst (Levels I, II, III)

Location: Rockville, MD

Type: Full-time

Category: Mapping

Description:

We have multiple opportunities for Geospatial Analysts, ranging from Entry Level to Senior Level. The Geospatial Analysts will be responsible for GIS analysis and satellite image processing. These positions will work in a team environment on a variety of geospatial projects.

The successful candidate will be able to “hit the ground running” and work well in a time-sensitive, team oriented environment.

Essential Job Functions
• Create map products from geospatial data layers
• GIS modeling
• Perform processing and editing tasks on vector and raster data layers
• Workflow development and refinement
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in physical or earth sciences or technical discipline related to GIS, and or 1-2 years professional experience for Entry level Geospatial Analyst level.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical or earth sciences or technical discipline related to GIS with 2-3 years professional experience for Mid-level Geospatial Analyst level position.
• Master’s degree in physical or earth sciences or technical discipline related to GIS with 3-5 years professional experience for Senior level Geospatial Analyst positions.
• Must have experience with ArcGIS and ArcEdit
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following image processing software programs: ERDAS IMAGINE, ENVI, PCI.
• Database experience with ArcSDE, Oracle, SDE
• Programming experience using Python, VBA, C++, C#, or Java

About MDA Information Systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, MDA Information Systems, Inc. has conducted resource programs around the world for private and public clients. MDA’s Environmental and GIS Services Division uses state-of-the-art remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS) technology coupled with state-of-the-art science to provide our clients with a diverse array of products and analyzes to help understand a wide range of environmental problems. MDA has performed over 350 studies in the fields of forestry, land use, environmental analysis, change detection, GIS, military applications, mineral exploration and agriculture. MDA Information Systems, Inc. also provides weather advisories and specialized weather products to a variety of commercial customers with forecasts that are based upon the best available worldwide weather data received in real time. MDA Information Systems, Inc. offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account and tuition assistance. MDA Information Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply:

Please visit our website at www.mdainformationsystems.com and select the “careers” page to view our job postings. The job posting will link you to our online application process.