Apprentice Geospatial Analyst
Leidos
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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.
For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Job Overview: Apprentice Geospatial Analyst
The Software, Simulation, and Systems Engineering (S3E) Portfolio at Leidos is seeking an Apprentice Geospatial Analyst (AGA) to support contracts focused on GEOINT data production for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. This portfolio delivers geospatial intelligence support across various offices and agencies through geospatial products, analysis, engineering, and services.
This position has potential for remote support, with a preference for candidates in the Northern Virginia or St. Louis, Missouri vicinities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support in geospatial analysis of satellite imagery to perform feature data extraction.
- Interact daily with supervisors and/or functional peer groups.
- Must have ArcGIS experience, preferably with ArcGIS Pro, and an understanding of cartographic products, photo interpretation, and vector data editing.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma with 0-3 years experience.
- US Citizen is required (no dual citizenship, no Green Card).
- Entry-level knowledge of GIS vector data, schema structures, and imagery exploitation.
- Proficiency with ESRI products including ArcGIS Pro.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geography.
Why Leidos?
At Leidos, we are not just hiring followers; we are recruiting disruptors who outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We are already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Key skills/competency
- Geospatial Analysis
- Satellite Imagery
- Feature Data Extraction
- ArcGIS Pro
- GIS Vector Data
- Cartography
- Photo Interpretation
- Imagery Exploitation
- Microsoft Excel
- GEOINT
How to Get Hired at Leidos
- Research Leidos's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight GIS skills, ArcGIS Pro experience, and relevant coursework, using keywords from the job description for Leidos.
- Showcase your GEOINT interest: Prepare to discuss any projects, coursework, or personal interest in geospatial intelligence, satellite imagery, or cartography during Leidos interviews.
- Emphasize problem-solving: Be ready to provide examples of how you've approached technical challenges or collaborated effectively in a team setting.
- Network effectively: Connect with Leidos employees on LinkedIn, especially those in the S3E Portfolio or related geospatial roles.
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