Individual pay will be competitive based on the candidate's unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. | Springfield, VA, USA | Production | Full Time

Human Geographer - Mid-Level

Location: Springfield, VA

Experience Level: Level 3, Middle (5-10 years)

Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Wiser offers innovative solutions to clients in the public, private, and government sectors. We combine technology and expertise to develop inventive solutions that deliver quality results and aid in critical decision making. With the flexibility and efficiency of a small business, we provide nimble responsiveness with the low risk and strong performance experience of an established GEOINT and Geospatial service provider.

Role Description

We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Human Geographer - Mid-Level. A Human Geographer (HG) applies an understanding of geography, research, GIS, data conflation, and management skills to produce a broad array of human geography products including attributed data, maps, and written reports. Production phases for HG projects and products may include research, discovery, evaluation, extraction, creation, geo-enabling, quality control/review, metadata attribution, source citation, service enabling and dissemination.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen

• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application and willingness to complete a CI poly upon request.

• Five to ten (5-10) years of relevant and specialized professional experience in human geography, geospatial analysis, pattern of life, regional/functional expertise, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Bachelor's degree in Geography or another related field can substitute for 3 years of professional experience requirement; Master's degree in related field can account for 2 years of requirement.

• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software applications such as ESRI products (ArcPro, ArcMap), SOCET GXP, QGIS, Remoteview, or similar electronic light table applications, GRiD, DVOF, IGW, GAIT etc.; previous GEOINT production experience preferred.

• Experience using feature layers (shapefiles), raster data (imagery/DEM), geodatabases (GDB, FDB), cartographic products, and safe data handling and storage procedures.

• Ability to produce GEOINT products to NGA standards and quality.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates should have completed relevant Formal/Advanced Military Training (Tech School, Advanced Individual Training, A School, or other MOS/AFSC/Rate granting equivalent) or have a current GEOINT Professional Certification-Foundations (GPC-F).

• Knowledge of NGA Products and Services such as Maritime and Aeronautical maps and charts, Geographic Names Database (GNDB), imagery and data repositories.

• Experience with Python scripting.

  Work Environment

  Work is within a team environment and will be conducted on site in Springfield, VA.

  *Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.

  Wiser Imagery Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination and are provided equal access to programs, services, and employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of Wiser Imagery Services.

  The safety of our associates, both current and future, is Wiser's highest priority. Wiser is a government federal contractor and adheres to current mandates, laws, and guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

  To comply with Federal law, Wiser Imagery Services participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process upon hire.

  Wiser Imagery Services is a drug-free workplace. We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.