Remote Geospatial Data Analyst

Geospatial Data Analyst At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A is seeking a detail-oriented Geospatial Data to support a federal government client on an important mission-focused program. The successful candidate will transform existing geospatial data into accurate, visually effective, and mission-ready cartographic products using FME, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and professional cartographic principles. This role works with vector, elevation, imagery, and other geospatial datasets to support data integration, analysis, map production, cartographic finishing, quality control, and customer-defined portrayal standards. This position will begin as remote and transition to onsite support based on program and customer requirements. Transform existing geospatial datasets into accurate, readable, and finished cartographic products in accordance with established product specifications, portrayal standards, and customer requirements.
· Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot spatial data workflows using FME to transform, validate, automate, and integrate geospatial information from multiple sources.
· Use QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create maps, manage geospatial layers, and develop visually effective cartographic products for technical and non-technical audiences.
· Create, edit, and position geographic names, labels, annotation, symbols, and other map elements using established placement techniques to minimize conflicts and ensure legibility.
· Manage, query, and validate spatial and tabular data using PostgreSQL and PostGIS, including data loading, data review, and basic database maintenance activities.
· Perform cartographic finishing and quality control to identify and resolve symbol conflicts, annotation collisions, feature congestion, inconsistent portrayal, and other visual or technical discrepancies.
· Collaborate with analysts, developers, project managers, and government stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver accurate, timely geospatial and cartographic products. Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required.
· 2–5 years of professional experience supporting geospatial data analysis, GIS operations, data integration, or related technical work. Hands-on experience with FME for geospatial data transformation, automation, validation, and workflow development.
· Experience using QGIS to perform spatial analysis, create cartographic products, manage geospatial layers, and support map production.
· Working knowledge of PostgreSQL; Ability to apply visual hierarchy, feature prominence, scale-dependent representation, density, balance, and map composition to communicate geographic information clearly.
· Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform cartographic quality control, data quality review, troubleshooting, and documentation.
· Familiarity with common geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, metadata standards, portrayal rules, and data management best practices.
· Experience supporting federal government, defense, intelligence, or mission-focused programs.
· Experience producing finished cartographic products in accordance with customer specifications, portrayal requirements, or established mapping standards.
· Experience with PostGIS, spatial SQL, geospatial data modeling, or database performance considerations for spatial datasets.
· Active security clearance is preferred but not required at start. Security Clearance
· No active security clearance is required at start; Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Census Bureau, U.
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more Job shadowing and cross training opportunities Brand Ambassador program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvemen