LaunchCode · 1 hour ago
Senior Geospatial Data Scientist
LaunchCode is seeking a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist to transform complex geospatial and intelligence data into actionable insights. This role involves designing repeatable processes, uncovering patterns in complex datasets, and delivering operationally ready visualizations to support decision-making.
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Responsibilities
An understanding of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) operating within the USSOUTHCOM AOR
An understanding of coca cultivation and production areas, Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203 (Analytic Standards) and ICD 206
An understanding of how to operationalize the analytic output—shape/frame it in a way that supports operational planning
Must be able to operate at a senior level and in an independent environment
Must be proficient at creating processes around large data sets to identify analytical discoveries
Must be able to script at a Senior Level in Python
Must be able to take these discoveries and provide them through visualizations that are easily integrated into daily operations
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI security clearance
5 – 7 years of demonstrated programming skills with the ability to write/maintain scripts, including Python scripts
An understanding of how to operationalize the analytic output—shape/frame it in a way that supports operational planning
Knowledge and experience using version control tools such as Git
3-5 years' experience in data science, including the areas of data collection, processing, exploitation, transformation services, modeling, and analytics
3-5 years of demonstrated experience performing geospatial data management, including data type conversions, coordinate systems in (latitude and longitude, UTM), and their conversion,s and knowledge of projections and their properties/conversions
1 - 3 years of experience, using Tableau or equivalent Business Intelligence software and software server functions
Preferred
Experience in combining digital cartography, computer technology, GIS, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, remote sensing photography, and digital data formats
Proficient in Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) software such as FME Workbench
Experience performing data analysis to examine data from a variety of angles to determine hidden values, weaknesses, trends, and or opportunities. Next line knowledge of ESRI, ArcGIS/ArcPro, and Arc Server
Experience with ESRI Workflow Manager, WMX, and TAM
Knowledge of database systems and architecture
Ability to write SQL and NoSQL
Understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure, services (including geospatial-specific microservices), and DevOps
Knowledge of symbolization rules
Experience working with geospatial data in a multiuser enterprise environment
2 years of experience working with data quality control, tools, including ArcGIS data reviewer
Experience with analyzing existing production systems and providing feature recommendations to enhance data science capabilities
Benefits
Benefits
Company
LaunchCode
LaunchCode is an organization that creates pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
PluralsightPluralsight OneSkandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2024-06-26Grant
2022-06-22Grant
2015-06-01Grant
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