Geospatial Data Scientist (TS/SCI)

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Maxar is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist to join our team in Tampa, FL! If you enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex geospatial problems using advanced geoprocessing, this would be an excellent opportunity for you to explore. This team performs geographic information systems (GIS) analyses on various types of structured and unstructured data, leveraging your knowledge and understanding of spatial and temporal analysis as well as your ability to refine workflows through modeling and scripting.  Most valuable is your ability to create user applications and interfaces using programming while possessing a background or understanding of geographic information systems.  As a seasoned, experienced professional, with deep knowledge of your area of specialization, you will resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. This critical role works on problems of diverse scope and offers engaging opportunities to directly impact high-level decision making.  You will fill an important role on a team that values collaboration, a gritty can-do attitude and continual learning. An ideal candidate will love to practice world-class data science disciplines and bring a quality first mindset to work every day.  We embrace a culture where good ideas can come from anywhere and we focus on succeeding as a team. Maxar provides an opportunity to work in a vibrant, mature Agile environment. We embrace transparency and relish feedback loops that drive continuous improvement.

At Maxar, we realize that “Space is Cool”.  From manufacturing and flying satellites, to producing image products that can be seen in everyday apps like Google Maps to contributing earth imagery to stop slavery in the fishing industry.  We don’t create typical software and we aren’t solving the same old problems that a hundred other companies are solving.  We make a difference in the world, and we always seek to harness our capabilities For A Better World.  Opportunities and growth are abundant at Maxar and we’d love to have you join our team.  

We provide amazing resources to support learning, and we set aside time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, hackathons, as well as paid certifications and education reimbursement.  We will work with you to define a career path that takes you where you want to go.  

What you will do with your teammates:  

• Provide integrated geospatially based spatial and temporal analysis to discover and characterize relationships, trends, and infer conclusions to enable pattern analysis. Maintain spatial data layers to support data integration.

• Assist in the integration of data mining, visualization, nodal analysis, and temporal tools with the ArcGIS Pro tools and the integration of NGA products.

• Design, create, and execute advanced computational and statistical modeling applications for geospatial analysis, display, and pattern recognition.

• Refine and export complex algorithmic data results into user-friendly analytical products for simplified geospatial understanding.

• Simplify complex workflows via programming and create tools that drive efficiency.

• Collaborate with motivated and highly skilled teammates.  To us, this means being empathetic, being a good listener, sharing your knowledge and co-creating an environment where great ideas can rise from anyone in the organization. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• US citizenship with an active or current TS/SCI clearance.

• BS in a technical discipline (Computer Science or related preferred) or 4 additional years of work experience.

• Certificate of GIS or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Proficient in using R and RStudio for statistical analysis, data visualization, and data manipulation.

• 2+ years experience as an ORSA, data scientist, or similar field. A Master’s degree can count for 2 year of experience.

• 2+ years of experience with developing, manipulating, and maintaining relational databases.

• Experience with:  

  • Python and other programming languages to automate geospatial processing tasks

  • ArcGIS Pro

  • ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise

  • Creating geospatial visualizations on analytic products

  • Creating info graphics for visualization of geospatial data

• Willing to work on-site in Tampa, FL (4 days in office, 1 day remote).

These skills would be amazing: 

• Experience with Python geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcPy, GDAL, GeoPandas, etc.)

• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills

• Self-starter with the ability to stay organized while balancing multiple priorities

• ESRI Certifications

• Strong understanding of mathematics and statistical modeling

• Demonstrated ability to drive cross team collaboration.

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.