Agency Description
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) delivers world-class geospatial intelligence that
provides a decisive advantage to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first
responders. Anyone who sails a U.S. ship, flies a U.S. aircraft, makes national policy decisions, fights
wars, locates targets, responds to natural disasters, or even navigates with a cellphone relies on
NGA. NGA enables all of these critical actions and shapes decisions that impact our world through the indispensable discipline of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).
Position Title
Geospatial Analyst (Bathymetry)
Position Locations
Springfield, VA; St. Louis, MO
Position Description
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENT: Some positions advertised are Band 2 Developmental Positions and part of the NGA Developmental Program (DP). Employees in the DP program will be evaluated annually to determine if they meet performance and proficiency requirements. If requirements are met, DP employees will be eligible for an annual DP increase to support progression through the entry/developmental pay band. Upon meeting all performance and proficiency requirements the employee is eligible to be promoted to Band 3 and will be graduated from the DP program.
Geospatial Analysts (Bathymetry) receive, analyze, and deconflict U.S. and foreign bathymetric data (both digital and analog) for use by the IC and external customers. They populate and maintain data and metadata in the bathymetry database, ensuring the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms and depth recording devices. They also provide customers with conflated, corrected mission-specific data.
Bathymetrists analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide safety of maritime navigation obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws and NGA's own regulations. Bathymetrists must be knowledgeable in the following: hydrographic and bathymetric surveying techniques and equipment, various data formats; sound velocity/ship draft/sensor anomalies/datum corrections applied to survey and previously processed data; projections and grids; tidal datums; methods of sounding evaluation and deconfliction; algorithms for sounding generalization; TIN(Triangular Irregular Network) and grid models used in analysis, feature generation and 3D visualization; geospatial information processing; source analysis and data statistical analysis; NGA's Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) and nautical hard copy products; and Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) data. Bathymetrists must have experience with: Geographic Information System (GIS) applications (ArcGIS, Fledermaus, MapInfo, CARIS preferred); various data file formats (VPF, gridded data sets, ASCII, xyz, S57, etc.); marine navigation production processes and utilization of imagery; and source analysis techniques and software used to build maritime databases and products. Bathymetrists must be able to balance multiple assignments at the same time and be able to work independently, and must be willing to train other Bathymetrists and share information with other team members. Bathymetrists must also be able to corporately represent NGA's mission, vision, values and goals when meeting with our customers.
Salary Range
$35,009 - $51,811
Mandatory Qualifications
1) Experience performing data manipulation, feature extraction, and attribution of bathymetric data
independently;
2) Experience taking acquired Bathymetric/Hydrographic materials and Maritime safety source
information; and evaluate it for updating existing navigational products;
3) Experience utilizing GIS knowledge and skills to evaluate and release Bathymetric data for existing
navigational products also mission specific data sets and graphics tailored to specific customer needs;
4) Experience work independently or in a team environment in support of mission requirements and
success.
Desired Qualifications
1) IHO Cat B or higher certification with Maritime navigation experience using NGA related products;
2) Experience coordinating with customers and providers of bathymetric source data to develop clear,
realistic product and service requests;
3) Experience creating bathymetrically enhanced geospatial graphical displays and textual reports;
4) Experience merging geospatial data and maritime safety information;
5) Experience utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to recommend process and tool
improvement methodologies.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geology, Hydrography, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Physical Science, Remote Sensing, or a related discipline, or, a Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours of coursework in the above disciplines. Designation as an American Congress on Surveying and Mapping-The Hydrographic Society of America (ACSM-THSOA) Certified Hydrographer is highly desired.
-OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of
coursework in any area list in option A, plus experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully
perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.
-OR- C. Experience: Six years of experience in the disciplines of Hydrography or Bathymetry that includes marine sciences.
Applying
Please apply online at www.nga.mil under “Careers” then “Current Openings”. This position is under JOB ID 20160558. Resume and cover letter must address mandatory qualifications.
Please ensure you receive a confirmation email with your e-Recruit number (usually within 24 hrs).
