Job Description
Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space.
The Senior Spatial Analyst serves as a technical lead for advanced geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) analysis in support of U.S. Government and defense missions. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise GIS architecture, spatial analytics, real-time data processing, and mobility modeling related to adversary military systems. The analyst will design, implement, and sustain complex ArcGIS Enterprise solutions while integrating dynamic data feeds, automation, and machine learning concepts to deliver actionable intelligence products to senior decision-makers.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise GIS Architecture & Operations
- Serve as a senior technical authority for the installation, configuration, operation, and sustainment of ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, GeoEvent Server, and Operations Dashboard.
- Design and maintain enterprise GIS architectures that support high-availability, real-time geospatial analytics in a secure Government environment.
- Develop and publish web maps, web mapping applications, and spatial analytic dashboards within ArcGIS Portal to support operational and strategic mission requirements.
- Employ GeoEvent Server adapters to ingest, process, and manage real-time geospatial data feeds for visualization and analysis.
Advanced Spatial & Mobility Analysis
- Perform complex spatial analyses, including time, distance, and likelihood modeling related to adversary military weapon system movement.
- Analyze and assess influential factors affecting adversary mobility, logistics, and operational reach.
- Apply advanced geospatial methodologies to support threat analysis, mission planning, and operational decision-making.
Data Integration, Automation & Programming
- Develop Python-based automation and analytic workflows using ArcPy and related libraries to streamline data processing, analysis, and visualization.
- Integrate relational databases with enterprise GIS systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
- Connect to and process dynamic and streaming data sources using JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, and REST endpoints.
- Support the integration of machine learning and automation concepts into GIS workflows where applicable.
Systems Integration & Governance
- Support system integration efforts across multiple data sources and platforms within Government and defense environments.
- Ensure GIS systems and workflows align with established data management frameworks and geospatial standards, including Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.
- Maintain familiarity with current USSTRATCOM GIS systems and operational processes to ensure interoperability and mission alignment.
Security & Compliance
- Ensure GIS systems comply with DoD IT and cybersecurity requirements, including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP controls, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Work collaboratively with cybersecurity, network, and system engineering teams to maintain secure GIS operations.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a senior-level contributor and mentor to junior GIS analysts and developers.
- Collaborate with intelligence analysts, engineers, and operational stakeholders to translate mission needs into geospatial solutions.
- Brief technical findings and analytic products to leadership and mission partners as required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education and Qualifications – Senior Level:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in GIS, with at least 5 years in a senior-level role supporting enterprise or mission-critical systems.
- At least 10 years of military GIS experience or a Bachelor's degree in GIS or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct, hands-on GIS experience.
- At least 3 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal, Operations Dashboard, and GeoEvent Server.
- 8 years of experience conducting mobility modeling and spatial analysis related to adversary military weapon systems.
- 3 years of experience with relational database management systems.
- 3 years of Python scripting experience, including:
- ArcPy scripting
- Integration with streaming and dynamic data sources
- Use of JSON, GeoJSON, XML, CSV, and REST endpoints
- Demonstrated understanding of GIS data management best practices.
- Familiarity with OGC standards and enterprise geospatial interoperability.
- Knowledge of DoD IT security standards, including DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, and ATO processes.
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification (required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting USSTRATCOM or other Combatant Command missions.
- Experience working in classified or highly secure operational environments.
- Exposure to machine learning applications within geospatial or intelligence workflows.
- Experience supporting real-time or near-real-time geospatial data processing pipelines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility for SCI access
