Senior Geospatial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced geospatial analysis to support DHS mission needs and operational requirements
• Conduct data validation and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on geospatial datasets
• Review, analyze, and interpret geospatial data to identify trends, gaps, and inconsistencies
• Develop and maintain geospatial metadata in accordance with federal and DHS standards
• Support data cataloging, registration, and publication within geospatial platforms
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support mission use cases
• Develop analytical products including reports, dashboards, maps, and visualizations
• Support data integration, processing, and transformation activities across systems
• Provide guidance and work leadership to junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience performing geospatial analysis
• Experience conducting QA/QC on geospatial datasets
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
• Experience with geospatial data formats, metadata, and data standards
• Experience developing maps, reports, and geospatial visualizations
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS or other federal government geospatial programs
• Familiarity with HIFLD, GII, or similar geospatial data platforms
• Experience with Python or other scripting/automation tools
• Experience working with large-scale geospatial datasets and enterprise systems
• Familiarity with data cataloging, publishing, and metadata standards (FGDC, ISO)

About the Company

Ardent is committed to solving customers' most difficult problems while prioritizing the well-being and professional development of its employees. We provide a rewarding environment that embraces flexibility, innovation, and collaboration.