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Institute for the Study of War · 2 days ago

ArcGIS Geospatial Researcher

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is seeking a full-time ArcGIS Geospatial Researcher, with a maritime focus. This role involves conducting geospatial analysis on conflicts, supporting ISW’s conflict mapping program, and providing research support for long-term projects related to national security threats.

AssociationNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct expert geospatial analysis on dynamic conflicts by synthesizing multiple open-source information on political and security developments

Compiles, manipulates, and analyzes geospatial data

Develop proficiency in data-driven analytic software platforms, particularly ArcGIS, to support investigations through geospatial analysis and mapping

Utilize ISW’s partnerships with satellite imagery and remote sensing companies to enhance research capabilities

Provide research support for long-term projects and forecasts, collaborating with team members as required

Mentor and manage interns, fostering their professional growth within the field

Provides GIS training to other personnel

Assist in editing and producing intelligence products to uphold institutional standards

Ensure compliance with proper data-handling and storage guidelines throughout all research activities

Designs, develops, and maintains databases and system of GIS data

Develops reports, maps, applications, and visualizations convening the results of spatial analyses

Utilizes scripting languages to refine GIS data pipelines and processes

Provides visual interpretations of data, including geographic analysis, pattern analysis, and suitability analysis

Qualification

ArcGISGeospatial analysisRaster analysisSatellite imagery analysisPythonGIS application developmentCritical language skillsCreative problem-solving

Required

A bachelor's degree in a field of study related to ISW's core mission and research agenda

The applicant must possess excellent working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS at a minimum

The applicant must have experience working on geospatial analysis and problem sets that synthesize data from multiple sources

The applicant must have the ability to refine requirements and to determine, with other analysts, the best technology for a job

The applicant must possess creative problem-solving skills

The applicant must be able to independently develop and manage proprietary datasets

Skills in raster analysis and satellite imagery analysis are required

Preferred

Experience in GIS application development is a plus

Python knowledge is a plus

Critical language skills (Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Persian, etc.) is a plus

Company

Institute for the Study of War

Institute for the Study of War is on the front lines of military thinking.

Founded in 2007

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

http://understandingwar.org/

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