Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Job Description**This position is contingent upon contract award**
SOSi is seeking a Jr. Geospatial Research Analyst to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assist in data acquisition, geospatial layer management, and quality control of GIS datasets.
- Perform metadata tagging, source verification, and initial processing of geospatial research inputs.
- Support dashboard updates, map production, and research documentation efforts.
- Contribute to the Geospatial Data Readiness Report, summarizing data preprocessing efforts and metadata alignment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in progress or completed in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a closely related field or;
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience producing geospatial analytic products in these fields of study or supporting DoD geospatial and all-source analysis, research, and production.
- Possess the expertise, knowledge, and capability to apply geospatial analytics and all-source intelligence methodologies, theories, and frameworks; and AI/ML, data quality, enrichment, and stewardship processes and techniques to research to:
- Produce geospatial and all-source intelligence analytic products.
- Steward data using NIST, DoD, IC regulations, policies, and best practices.
- Produce and curate country and regional pages on program.
- Understand analytic requirements.
- Use Esri ArcGIS analytic tools (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS REST API) and other data steward tools, catalogs, techniques, and processes to produce and manage data.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications or training in Esri GIS or related technologies (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS REST API), Python, R, JSON, HTML/XML, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and All-Source Intelligence analytic methodology are advantageous but not required.
Work Environment
- The work to be performed remotely
- Must have strong internet connection
- Quit workspace free from interruptions and background noise
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics or closely related field, or a minimum of two years of relevant geospatial analytic experience
- Expertise applying geospatial analytics and all-source intelligence methodologies, theories, and frameworks
- Knowledge of AI/ML, data quality, enrichment, and stewardship processes and techniques as applied to geospatial research
- Produce geospatial and all-source intelligence analytic products and understand analytic requirements
- Steward data using NIST, DoD, and IC regulations, policies, and best practices
- Ability to produce and curate country and regional pages and contribute to Geospatial Data Readiness Reports
- Use Esri ArcGIS analytic tools and platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS REST API) and other data steward tools/catalogs to produce and manage data
- Certifications or training in Esri GIS technologies, Python, R, JSON, HTML/XML, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, OSINT, and All-Source Intelligence methodology
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
