(FDG) GIS Software Engineer 4 Job in Mclean, Virginia Us

Northrop Grumman Information Systems is seeking a GIS Data Specialist who will define GIS storage structures and approaches and identify and assist the FDG Software Architect with performance of large scale GIS data replication strategies and data storage models to facilitate rapid GIS data replication associated with the United Kingdom's MOD Future Deployable GeoInt (FDG) operational system (IOC/FOC).

This system will provide a data centric, workflow driven, geospatial intelligent data management, and data discovery and dissemination capability for the UK MOD community.

This may require infrequent international travel to the UK integration and development factory and UK customer site.

This position is contingent upon contract award, budget and/or customer approval.

The GIS Engineer must be fluent with Agile development, C++, and ESRI technologies.

Basic Qualifications:

Degree in computer science, information science, electrical engineering with at least 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 7 years with a Master's. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Qualified candidates must also have:

  • 5 years ESRI ArcGIS Desktop/Server development, configuration, and integration experience.

  • Experience with Agile Development processes.

  • Experience using a formal DR tracking system such as Agile.

  • Excellent oral communication, writing, and organizational skills.

  • 5 years experience with C++ and or C#

  • 10 years GIS data type and data requirements knowledge.

  • Experience with the production, storage, and dissemination of geographic data and products and associated work roles (e.g. Data Steward, Geospatial Analyst).

  • Experience supporting Enterprise (multi-system and cross division) development.

  • CJMTK CGA Experience.

  • Infrequent International travel (up to 10%) will be required.

  • Selected candidate must be willing and able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance should it be required at a later date for the program.

    Preferred Qualifications:

  • An active DoD Top Secret is preferred at the start of employment.

  • Experience with system integration, and transition on virtualized (VMware), Blade (Dell).

  • Experience with ESRI's GeoPortal extension.

    Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

    Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.