Compass Point is looking to hire a Geospatial Database Engineer to join us supporting one of our current government customers at Hurlburt Field, FL. The successful candidate will be part of a team that builds virtual environments that are flown on Special Operations Forces ground and air simulators; the system provides operational intelligence support to enable integrated SOF mission planning and rehearsal for real-world combat environments. This position will help develop, enhance, and analyze various forms of digital geographical data, and then assemble this data into real-time visual databases for flight and ground simulation.
There are significant growth and learning opportunities exist for those who demonstrates initiative, inventiveness, original thought, incisive analysis, and comprehensive synthesis. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Produces, develops, monitors, manages, and performs GIS data editing tasks, processes, and workflows.
Edits and creates geospatial informational (GIS) data in support of 3D simulation projects.
Utilizes ArcGIS tools (ArcPro) to solve spatial problems and troubleshoots and resolves GIS data issues and processes.
Ensures quality control is performed on all data that has been digitized for each data project.
Help validate the geospatial accuracy and certifies the use of intelligence data in the completed
Utilizes ArcGIS Enterprise to design geodatabase architecture and workflows.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Associate or Bachelor-level degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional and relevant experience. Experience supporting military / DoD program is a plus. Combination of training, education, experience (including Military service) equivalent to a degree and required years of experience may be acceptable)
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS suite of software with skills in geodatabase administration.
Understanding of GIS fundamentals (coordinates, projections, spatial analysis).
Knowledge of 3D database generation workflow.
Experience with geographic information systems data types.
Experience creating and manipulating multiple geospatial intelligence data formats.
Proficient user of any of the following programs: ESRI ArcGIS Suite (Pro, Enterprise, etc.), Python, Presagis Suite, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Maya, FSI Vital DBGS, TerraSim TerraTools, VBS4 Toolkit, Adobe Photoshop.
Have demonstrated an ability to balance responsibilities among assigned activities; including the ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, and proven adaptability to varying customer needs.
Good time management skills are necessary to complete projects.
Job ID
2024-13553
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.
As a Compass Point employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
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