GIS Analyst

Description

Lynker is currently seeking a GIS Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture Geospatial Technologies and Applications Center, who shall be responsible for managing the National Geospatial Services project.

Responsibilities:

• Apply remote sensing/geospatial technologies to address natural resource applications including change detection, monitoring, extraction and classification of information from imagery using supervised/unsupervised image classification, data mining and feature extraction technologies, accuracy assessment procedures, and identifying and applying novel approaches to geospatial analysis and modeling. 
• Develop, manage, and analyze remote sensing and geospatial data sets, including unique and disparate data and information, to support resource management projects. Evaluate new remote sensing and associated technologies (including new sensors/platforms, software technologies, data processing and analysis methods, data mining, geospatial modeling, etc.) and assess their feasibility for integration into FS business functions.

Requirements

• Certification or degree in non-related discipline along with related experience to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environment / natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and seven (7) years relevant work experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environment / natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and five (5) years relevant work experience, OR
• Master’s degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environment / natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and two (2) years relevant work experience, OR
• PhD degree related to geography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environment / natural resource discipline with substantive coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and one (1) year relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge and experience in the use of common commercial and open-source image processing and GIS software such as ERDAS, ENVI, Esri, FME, and eCognition.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing technical reports, technology transfer and geospatial training materials for technology evaluation and development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and model in enterprise geospatial software applications.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, Hub-zone certified small business specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers’ scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.