CISA - Geospatial Data Scientist

Senior Geospatial Data Scientist (TS/SCI) — ArcGIS / Python

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operationalize geospatial data science workflows using ArcGIS Pro (desktop analytics and geoprocessing), ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online (web GIS publishing, analysis, and content management)
• Automate reproducible analytics and enterprise system integration using Python libraries including ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python
• Perform exploratory data analysis, clustering, hot-spot detection, suitability modeling, route optimization, and predictive modeling on large infrastructure datasets using ArcGIS Pro and Python
• Publish analytic outputs as web maps, web scenes, and analytical services; configure sharing, groups, roles, and collaboration across enterprise portals
• Integrate analytic services with downstream applications including ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder consistent with agency architecture
• Conduct network-based and technology-based analyses of critical undersea and terrestrial communications infrastructure, including infrastructure mapping, performance assessments, and data validation
• Develop and present Analysis Decision Briefings to Government stakeholders prior to initiating assigned analyses
• Monitor enterprise geospatial tool accounts in accordance with security clearance level; interface with critical infrastructure sector representatives and DHS components
• Respond to initial analytic requests, perform preliminary research, and conduct rapid triage on questions, issues, or events involving the nations critical communications infrastructure before elevating to Government leads
• Provide analyses before, during, and after national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) events, including surge support outside normal business hours
• Deliver tool training in lecture, demonstration, and desk-side formats upon delivery of new capabilities and semi-annually thereafter
• Produce concise, professional-quality written products including analytic reports, briefings, and documentation on 5-business-day Government review cycles

Required Qualifications

• Active, final Top Secret/SCI clearance granted by the U.S. Government; U.S. citizenship
• Bachelors degree with six (6) years of specialized experience, Masters degree with four (4) years, or ten (10) years of equivalent specialized experience
• Advanced proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS product suite: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online
• Demonstrated experience automating geospatial analysis with Python, ArcPy, and the ArcGIS API for Python
• Demonstrated experience developing geospatial products from large datasets, including spatial statistics (clustering, hot-spot analysis), suitability modeling, route optimization, and predictive modeling
• Specialized experience in, or demonstrated aptitude for, telecommunications network modeling and analysis spanning the Public Switched Network (Internet, PSTN, and wireless), including associated methodologies, tools, data, and procedures
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity and IT security principles
• Strong research, analysis, and technical writing skills producing deliverables to formal Government acceptance standards
• Familiarity with the National Response Framework (NRF) and Emergency Support Function (ESF) #2
• Availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday surge support during NS/EP events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with telecommunications, utility, or other critical infrastructure datasets (e.g., HIFLD or comparable national-scale data programs)
• Experience operating in classified environments and handling classified and sensitive unclassified mission data
• Experience working under DHS 4300A/4300B or comparable federal security policy frameworks
• Dashboard and geospatial visualization design for senior government or executive audiences
• Experience supporting emergency operations, incident response, or 24/7 watch environment