GIS Specialist (GIS Analyst 1) - 21148
Date: Oct 18, 2024
Location: Suffolk, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 21148
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $43,888.00 - $60,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Entry Level
This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries currently has an opening for a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supporting the Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk, VA. The GIS Specialist Associate serves as a member of a cross-functional team responsible for the development of geospatial data content and simulations terrain supporting virtual, constructive and gaming training exercises and operations. This position will support the ongoing development of CDB (Common DataBase), a standardized GIS content and model definition repository; in support of the Joint Training Data Services (JTDS) Terrain Generation Service (TGS) capability.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Acquire imagery, elevation, and vector data from various sources
• Convert acquired and/or existing geospatial data and simulation databases to data consistent with the CDB specification
• Ensure data correlation and compatibility between data sources
• Develop, test and document workflow processes
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies for their applicability to CDB development
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the production and maintenance of the Joint Staff J7 CDB repository
• Additional geospatial tasks, to include data generation, conversion, processing, analysis and manipulation
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• On-site support required (Must Interface with customers on a daily basis)
• US Citizen and the ability to obtain a DOD SECRET security clearance
Minimum Qualifications
• BA/BS in Geography, GIS, OR technical certification in similar discipline and 0-2 yrs of experience or equivalent experience.
• May consider experience in military or private industry in lieu of degree or technical certificate.
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 4 years applicable work experience.
• 1- 2 year’s work or equivalent classroom experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
Preferred Requirements
• Working knowledge of commercial GIS software packages, including ESRI ArcMap, ERDAS Imagine, and Blue Marble Global Mapper is required. Experience with Presagis Terra Vista is preferred
• Working knowledge of the CDB specification is highly desirable
• Experience with one or more 3D model generation software tools such as Presagis Creator or 3D Studio Max is desirable
• Experience with simulation development using GIS data is a plus
• Knowledge of GeoServer and the Web Map Service (WMS) standards is preferred
• Ability to communicate professionally with external contacts and at all levels of the organization
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.