Geospatial Scientist, Data Publishing and Cataloging

Ardent

Geospatial Scientist leading data management and modernization initiatives under DHS program. Providing expertise in geospatial data cataloging and metadata governance for mission-critical infrastructure.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for geospatial data acquisition and quality management.
Lead efforts for acquiring, validating, and integrating new geospatial datasets.
Develop and enforce QA/QC protocols for data accuracy, metadata, and compliance.
Manage delivery of geospatial data per Government schedules and specifications.
Coordinate high availability and disaster recovery strategies for data systems.
Monitor geospatial systems and implement automated backup and recovery tools.
Oversee access control and Data Use Agreement (DUA) automation and compliance.
Provide 24/7 on-call technical support for incidents and system issues.
Maintain and publish the HIFLD Data Catalog with accurate and updated metadata.
Develop and update SOPs and documentation on data management processes.
Research and apply federal standards and best practices in data governance.
Lead creation of proof-of-concept geospatial products using DHS or GMO platforms.
Prepare white papers with recommendations for improving data processes and tools.
Collaborate with stakeholders on geospatial demonstrations, briefings, and exchanges.
Support software renewals, license management, and interconnectivity agreements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of demonstrated experience supporting geospatial data management and publishing for federal government programs.
Deep understanding of geospatial sciences, including:
Cartography and spatial visualization
GIS systems and geospatial platforms
Data symbology and standardization
Metadata development and governance
Proven ability to support or lead efforts of similar size and scope in a government setting.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience interfacing with executive and technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive benefits
Professional development opportunities
Exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

geospatial data acquisitionquality managementQA/QC protocolsdata accuracymetadata developmentdisaster recovery strategiesautomated backup toolsdata governancecartographyGIS systems

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration skillsleadershiptechnical supportstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingdocumentation skillsresearch skillspresentation skillsinterfacing with executives