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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Geospatial Data Scientist - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $124,400.0 - $155,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apache HTTP Server, ArcGIS (Software), Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Web Development, Spatial Databases, Geospatial Intelligence, GIS Applications, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, Neo4j, OpenLayers, Oracle (Applications), DataOps, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Lidar, Devsecops, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9142004/geospatial-data-scientist ## About the Role The successful candidate for this position is a geospatial data scientist who combines a solid theoretical and technical background with the ability to formulate problems, develop and evaluate solutions, and communicate results. Familiarity with advanced geospatial data science, modeling, and analysis techniques and methods (e.g., supervised and unsupervised machine learning, GeoAI, Geosimulation, patiotemporal graphs) is a plus. Hands-on software development skills are a must. Candidates should have a strong understanding of how to engineer spatial solutions for geospatial systems and architecture in both traditional and cloud computing environments. Lifelong learning and keeping up with the latest research and technologies is an essential part of working in this field., * Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Data Science, Geospatial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems, GeoInformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related degree. * Applied experience with common GIS tools, developing geospatial workflows, and visualizations using Python. * Applied experience in spatial analysis and modeling, and ETL of spatiotemporal datasets and managing spatial databases. * Applied experience in the configuration of web-mapping, dashboard applications, and remotely sensed data. * Familiarity with geostatistics, spatial machine learning, geosimulation, or GeoAI, and multispectral and hyperspectral imagery or synthetic aperture radar. * Familiarity working with spatiotemporal data in graph databases, such as ArcGIS Knowledge, Neo4j, or ArangoDB. * Familiarity developing web applications with common libraries, e.g. OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS JS API. * Familiarity with geospatial data architectures and spatial database design and management, as well as containerization concepts. * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * This position requires a minimum of 3 days on-site., * Active TS/SCI with polygraph. * Advanced degree in Geospatial Data Science, Geospatial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems, GeoInformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline. * Experience leading technical development across multi-disciplinary teams. * Applied experience with other software development languages, e.g., C++, Java, C#, JavaScript. * Applied experience with spatiotemporal big data technologies, e.g., GeoMesa, GeoTrellis, Data Bricks, or GeoSpark (Apache Sedona). * Applied experience with data architecture containerization concepts, e.g. Docker or Kubernetes. * Applied experience working with remotely sensed data to include aerial and satellite imagery, multi- and hyper-spectral imagery, LiDAR, or synthetic aperture radar. * Applied experience with applying spatial modeling and analysis techniques to the atmospheric, climate, marine, oceanic, hydrologic, geomorphologic, critical infrastructure, transportation, network, telemetry, or terrain domains. * Experience leading or conducting research. * Experience designing geospatial data science tasking and/or leading a team of geospatial data scientists. * Applied experience with developing web applications with common libraries, e.g., OpenLayers, Leaflet, ArcGIS JS API. * Familiarity implementing DevSecOps, DataOps, or * Applied experience in architecting, resourcing, deploying, and administering a GID enterprise including physical and virtual machines, cloud-based components, and remote application delivery serving hundreds of users * Applied experience maintaining multiple enterprise relations database management systems hosted in MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle or similar. ## Related Videos - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)