**Position contingent upon contract award**
Text CBP4 to (703) 570-8332 to apply
Job Title: GEOINT Analyst (GIS Analyst/Cartographer)
Location: Washington, DC
Program Overview:
This program supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Intelligence (OI). The GEOINT analyst will create, manage, analyze, and visualize geospatial data to produce high-impact maps, web applications, and GEOINT products that inform CBP operations and senior decision-making.
Job Duties:
- Data creation and management
- Create, load, and modify geospatial data (geometry, attributes, metadata) using sound data editing methodologies.
- Acquire and integrate vector and raster datasets from government and commercial providers; support high-resolution imagery and LiDAR acquisitions.
- Perform rigorous QA/QC on geospatial reference, geometric alignment, attributes, and metadata; identify deficiencies before loading to authoritative geodatabases.
- Maintain multi-user enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE/PostgreSQL) and manage versioned workflows.
- Analysis and production
- Conduct vector/raster analytics from basic (overlay, buffer, union, intersect) to advanced (surface/network analysis, geovisualization, 3D modeling).
- Produce cartographic and thematic map products (hard/soft copy), atlases, and web maps adhering to projection, scale, typography, and symbology standards.
- Develop analysis methodology reports (data fidelity assessments, workflow diagrams, geoprocessing steps, assumptions/limitations).
- Web GIS and dissemination
- Build and administer ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal content (Sites, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Feature/Map/Image Services, Widgets).
- Support enterprise data release protocols and approved distribution mechanisms; coordinate with stakeholders for Portal changes.
- Collaboration and compliance
- Partner with analysts, planners, and collection managers to address priority intelligence requirements and close intelligence gaps.
- Adhere to DHS/CBP geospatial standards, security, and information handling policies; support onboarding/training and recurring status reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret (or DHS equivalent) and ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI if mission requires.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, Geoscience, Cartography, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of professional GIS/GEOINT experience supporting law enforcement, homeland security, defense, or IC missions.
- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal; experience with versioned enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE/PostgreSQL).
- Demonstrated cartographic tradecraft and geospatial analysis skills; strong attention to accuracy and metadata/standards.
- Ability to produce clear, well-documented methodology reports and brief technical results to non-technical audiences.
Desired Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with:
- Remote sensing/imagery, LiDAR point clouds, and raster analytics.
- Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, SQL, and automation of geoprocessing workflows.
- Web GIS app development (Experience Builder, Dashboards, web services).
- Adobe Creative Cloud and Avenza MAPublisher for publication-quality outputs.
- Familiarity with FGDC/ISO metadata standards, DHS/CBP geospatial policies, and enterprise governance.
- Knowledge of border security mission sets and operating environments.
LIS Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
