GIS Analyst

Oceaneering • Full-time • Hanover, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, US • 1d ago

Company Profile Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels. Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability. Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary Participate in all phases of the charts and map lifecycle production; Acquire, analyze, compile, evaluate, and review geospatial data for use in standard products, non-standard products, and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements. Attribute, exploit, extract, format, manipulate, position, and symbolize geospatial information. Apply GIS expertise to design, build, and maintain our chart & map set. DESCRIPTION Oceaneering International is seeking a Geographic Information System Analyst to partner on a large contract for the DoD. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts manages and leverages GIS resources to create maps and graphic reports. They collect and handle data, provide mapping services, perform technical research and analysis, and coordinate activities. GIS analysts are both subject matter experts and cross-functional leaders. You will collaborate with other members of the GIS team on the scope and schedule of projects. You will be expected to maintain extensive knowledge in GIS related software solutions and successfully analyze data and present data visualizations. Success in this role will be demonstrated by providing support and expertise in the development of the Oceaneering's' GIS capabilities to meet strategic objectives. Annualized pay rate for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. Duties & Responsibilities ESSENTIAL Manage and enhance the integrity of naval charts. Process and conduct quality control on incoming data; provide technical user support, verify and fulfill data requests and access request for end users; provide ad hoc chart & map creation; analyze data for routine and ad hoc requests; trouble-shoot and solve development issues as needed; develop other documentation. Deal with data ambiguity and make quality decisions and implement. Manage, track, implement, and communicate customer data requests including data validation, data processing, and archival. Engage with a diverse team including software developers, network administrators, other cartographers, data and navigation analysts, implementation engineers, and management. Identify and suggest methods to increase application throughput, robustness, and consistency in production operations. Knowledge of grids, projections, datums, datum transformations, ellipsoids, and coordinate systems. ADDITIONAL Other duties as assigned. Occasional travel as required. (10 days per year). Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Day shift - With occasional afterhours and weekends ( Qualifications REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Cartography, Computer Science, Geology, Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Physical Science, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline. Equivalent work experience of five or more years of direct experience using ESRI ArcGIS Products may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum 3 years of related experience and a strong programming background. Knowledge of the Topographic Features Data Management System (TFDM) and associated data services, workflows, and data management processes. Use of PC software including word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel), and presentation applications (Microsoft PowerPoint) software. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph. DESIRED Active TS/SCI with polygraph. Use of scripting languages, such as Python and Visual Basic. Knowledge in the field of ocean engineering. Experience using Geospatial display and management software such as ESRI topology tools. A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database. Experience with implementing geospatial meta-data standards, workflows, data-sharing protocols, and GIS best practices. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors