Sr. GIS Specialist

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Norfolk, VA
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
As a Sr. GIS Specialist at Parsons, you will perform complex geospatial analyses, prepare spatial data, and conduct assessments of critical infrastructure for the Navy and Marine Corps. You will define data parameters for various projects, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with security policies while supervising tasks and utilizing advanced GIS techniques.
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. GIS Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to perform integrated, multidisciplinary assessments that assess survivability of critical U.S. and allied national/theater mission systems, networks, architectures, infrastructures, and assets.

The Navy and Marine Corps Mission Assurance (MA) Program and FRCS Program requires highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services to develop and conduct comprehensive assessments of an Installation and/or Facility critical infrastructure, utility infrastructure, and operational utility technology, which includes FRCS as it relates to the warfighter’s risk.

These assessments create visibility for Commanders at all levels and provide the ability to understand where there are risks to a warfighter’s missions and the supporting mission-critical facility/infrastructure, utility system, and FRCS.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Will define data parameters for specific geospatial projects/assignments, using advanced analytical techniques necessary to solve complex geospatial and GIS issues, and digitizing geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code.
  • Researching, studying, and preparing maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form.
  • Performs more complex tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Performs supervisory duties.
  • Utilizing experience in all aspects of critical infrastructure protection programs or projects in the areas of homeland security, domestic preparedness, emergency operations, emergency and crisis management, counter terrorism, physical security, and vulnerability assessments.
  • Assessing the installation, operations, and other areas of critical infrastructure protection programs
  • Reviewing compliance with government and company security policies and procedures

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s in geography, computer science, surveying engineering, forestry or earth science and at least 5-6 years of experience in the field
  • Must be certified GIS professional (GISP)
  • Must be able to travel up to 20%
  • Must have a Valid US Passport
  • Must have Secret Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Ability to conduct assessments in various military installations.
  • Be able to provide specific SME assistance to Technical Support Projects (TSPs)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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The Company
Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1944

What We Do

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com.

Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.

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