Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For

Location: On-site — DeKalb or Urbana, IL (with possible support to other Mid-Continent science centers) About the Role Support cutting-edge water and earth science as a Geospatial / Scientific Analyst. You'll build and analyze geospatial datasets, develop scientific applications, and turn complex environmental data into usable products — directly enabling research and resource-management decisions at a federal science center. Key Responsibilities* Perform the full suite of GIS tasks using ArcGIS (and extensions), ERDAS, ENVI, GeoServer, and open-source tools; acquire, create, edit, and manage vector and raster datasets * Conduct spatial analysis and modeling, including image processing, classification, and feature extraction * Develop and maintain scientific applications and data pipelines; program in Python, R, C++, C#, .NET, and/or VBA with proper documentation * Provide statistical support (e.g., R, SAS) and relational database management (Access, MySQL, PostgreSQL) for spatial and non-spatial applications * Create and maintain FGDC/ISO-compliant metadata; support data life-cycle management and archiving * Support GPS/telemetry data collection, differential correction, and format conversion as needed

Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, computer science, hydrology, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) * Hands-on experience with ArcGIS and geospatial data management * Programming proficiency in one or more of: Python, R, C++, C#, .NET * Experience with relational databases and metadata standards * Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Preferred Qualifications* Experience with remote sensing / image processing (ERDAS Imagine, ENVI) * Experience with high-throughput or high-performance computing * Background supporting water science, environmental modeling, or a federal science agency

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