Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For in DeKalb, Illinois at Akicita Federal, LLC

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

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.