MID LEVEL SPATIAL ANALYST

Job Description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space.

Position Overview The Mid-Level Spatial Analyst provides advanced geospatial analysis and mission-focused spatial intelligence in support of national defense and strategic operations. This role supports complex geospatial workflows involving mobility modeling, adversary weapons system movement analysis, and real-time geospatial data integration using ArcGIS Enterprise and related technologies. The analyst will work in a collaborative, classified environment supporting USSTRATCOM-aligned missions and DoD stakeholders.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Analysis & Mission Support

Perform advanced spatial and temporal analysis to support operational planning, threat assessments, and decision-making.

Conduct mobility modeling analyses (time, distance, likelihood, and accessibility) related to adversary military weapon systems and force movement.

Analyze influential environmental, terrain, infrastructure, and operational factors impacting adversary mobility and weapons employment.

Apply machine learning and automation concepts to improve geospatial analytic workflows and enhance analytic efficiency.

ArcGIS Enterprise & Web GIS Development

Install, configure, operate, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise components, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Operations Dashboard and ArcGIS GeoEvent Server

Develop and publish web maps, web mapping applications, and spatial analytic dashboards using ArcGIS Enterprise.

Configure and deploy GeoEvent Processor adapters to ingest, process, and visualize real-time geospatial data feeds.

Support integration of streaming and near-real-time data into operational dashboards.

Data Integration & Automation

Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate geospatial data ingestion, processing, and analysis.

Connect to and process dynamic streaming data sources using JSON / GeoJSON, XML, CSV, and REST endpoints

Apply ArcPy scripting for geoprocessing automation, data management, and quality control.

Ensure adherence to GIS data management best practices, including versioning, metadata, and data lifecycle management.

Database & Systems Support

Design, query, and maintain relational databases supporting geospatial applications.

Integrate GIS systems with enterprise databases and external data sources.

Support system performance optimization and troubleshooting for geospatial services.

Standards, Security & Compliance

Apply Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards to ensure interoperability across systems.

Operate within DoD IT security frameworks, including DISA STIG compliance, FedRAMP requirements, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes

Ensure secure handling of classified and sensitive geospatial data in accordance with DoD and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education and Qualifications – Mid- Level:

Minimum 8 years of military experience performing GIS analysis OR

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, or a related field with equivalent experience

GIS Experience

At least 3 years of direct GIS experience

Minimum 3 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

Programming & Data:

3 years of Python scripting experience, including geospatial automation

3 years of experience with relational database management

Experience working with streaming and dynamic data formats (JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, REST)

Advanced Analysis

8 years of experience performing mobility modeling related to adversary military weapon systems

Demonstrated understanding of factors influencing weapons movement and operational mobility

ArcGIS Enterprise Expertise

Proven proficiency with Portal, Operations Dashboard, and GeoEvent Server

Experience producing web maps, web applications, and analytic dashboards

Standards & Compliance:

Working knowledge of OGC standards

Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements

Automation & Scripting:

Minimum 3 years of experience using ArcPy and GIS data management best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting USSTRATCOM or other Combatant Command missions

Familiarity with intelligence community (IC) data sources and workflows

Experience integrating machine learning techniques into geospatial analysis

Prior experience in a classified or operational DoD environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing technical findings

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for SCI access