GIS ANALYST (CESAM):

Bowhead seeks a GIS Analyst to work alongside a team of seasoned GIS Analysts in support of the United States Army Corps of Engineers at the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) in Kiln, MS. Working closely with multiple teams, this is an exciting opportunity to hone and apply your GIS Analysis skills. The GIS Analyst II will operate Geographic Information System (GIS) workstations and software to perform spatial and attribute data analysis and maintenance related to GIS. The Analyst will use GIS data in ESRI ArcGIS format to create routine map and imagery products from Airborne Lidar data.

• Utilize GIS data from various sources to process special mapping requests for presentations; will create, modify, import, and/or utilize existing datasets to perform complex spatial analysis using ArcGIS and custom 3D software
• Perform complex point, polygon and/or linking of data files to existing georeferenced datasets
• Develop map and attribute data for publishing mapping applications
• Provide customer assistance, create maps, and analyze complex geographic data, provide sound technical expertise in developing effective solutions to a variety of complex projects and support applicable GIS Project Management objectives; will perform 3D point cloud analysis and editing
• Perform other related duties as assigned Essential job functions include use of ESRI ARCGIS and custom 3D software for geographic analysis.
• May be called upon to present tools, techniques, and software for local, regional, and national audiences.

• BS/BA in area of specialty or equivalent PLUS (1-3) years of relevant GIS analysis experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to work with and program against ArcGIS Geodatabases.
• Possession of Valid Driver’s License.
• One - Three (1-3) years’ experience using of ESRI ArcGIS software
• Must be able to obtain favorable results of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

DESIRED SPECIALIZED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• PYTHON scripting experience
• Prior Geographic Information Systems Analysis experience is a plus
• GIS Industry Certification
• 3D point cloud visualization and analysis experience
• Knowledge and/or experience working Military Networks.

 Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECUIRTY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain favorable NACI results. US Citizenship is a requirement for NAC clearance at this location. 

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