Jr. Geospatial Research Analyst

SOSi is seeking a Jr. Geospatial Research Analyst to support mission requirements by developing, integrating, and maintaining a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and analytics for a DoD customer. The role aims to bridge operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and international partners for real-time information sharing and mission-specific analytics.

Location: Remote

Salary: $49k–$102k

Responsibilities

• Assist in data acquisition, geospatial layer management, and quality control of GIS datasets.
• Perform metadata tagging, source verification, and initial processing of geospatial research inputs.
• Support dashboard updates, map production, and research documentation efforts.
• Contribute to the Geospatial Data Readiness Report, summarizing data preprocessing efforts and metadata alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a closely related field or a minimum of two (2) years of experience producing geospatial analytic products supporting DoD geospatial and all-source analysis, research, and production.
• Expertise in geospatial analytics and all-source intelligence methodologies, theories, and frameworks; AI/ML, data quality, enrichment, and stewardship processes and techniques.
• Ability to produce geospatial and all-source intelligence analytic products.
• Knowledge of data stewardship using NIST, DoD, IC regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to produce and curate country and regional pages.
• Understanding of analytic requirements.
• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS analytic tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS REST API) and other data steward tools, catalogs, techniques, and processes.

Additional Information

• This position is contingent upon contract award.
• Work is performed remotely with a strong internet connection and a quiet workspace.