Geospatial Data Analyst

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.  Lynker is seeking a sharp Geospatial Data Analyst to join our team.  This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won.   

Responsibilities

Seeking an exceptional individual to provide GIS data management and technical support to the MarineCadastre.gov project in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), Office for Coastal Management (OCM).

The successful candidate will serve as a Geospatial Data Analyst for MarineCadastre.gov assisting in the development, maintenance, and integration of new and/or updated data for the web site. The individual will work with a team responsible for data published on the MarineCadastre.gov site and its associated applications (National Viewer, Data Registry, ESPIS, OceanReports). The position helps ensure the data are published in a timely manner and functioning properly.

This is opening is for one (1) full-time position located in Charleston, SC.

Core responsibilities of the Geospatial Data Analyst will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in a small team of policy and data analysts to manage, analyze, and distribute data products to the public 
• Work directly with subject matter experts and data owners to assess the viability of data products for analysis and distribution
• Use a range of data visualization tools and data science techniques to support the translation of data and science to policy and public users
• Aid in the development, integration and maintenance of data products at a national scale
• Apply scripting techniques to build data pipelines, visualize data, and integrate within a federal cyberinfrastructure
• Use varied data structures, storage, and quality control techniques for over 400 unique data products ranging from very small to multi-terabyte in size 
• Troubleshoot the use of data products in the government’s client applications such as the MarineCadastre.gov National Viewer, Data Registry, and OceanReports 
• Work with office IT, Data Engineers (DBAs), and application developers in deploying new data products using on-site and Azure platforms
• Respond to client needs and requirements as directed by the team
• Communicate requirements to the project and application development teams

Qualifications

The Geospatial Data Analyst selected should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in geography, earth sciences, GIS, or a related field
• Familiarity with marine spatial data
• 5+ years of documented GIS experience using ESRI and open source tools 
• Ability to implement effective data quality assurance process, data optimization, and documentation procedures
• Experienced and knowledgeable in types of map services, publishing map services, and optimizing the performance of map services
• Ability to work on a team that is diverse both geographically and in content expertise
• Strong ArcGIS Pro skills
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI), including fingerprinting, and maintain it throughout the duration of employment

The Ideal Geospatial Data Analyst will have the following:

• Marine science background
• Experience with ESRI Portal, ArcGISServer/Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online 
• Experience publishing and tuning ESRI map services 
• Experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Experience with Python, and libraries such as Pandas and Plotly
• Experience with MapBox, AzureMaps, or other vector tile tools
• Experience in developing story maps or equivalent 
• Experience processing geospatial data in the Cloud

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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Compensation: 78000 to 92000 (USD)