RFQ C004721 Geospatial System Operator (SHAPE)

Duties:

• Data/Services design, development and integration within the Esri platform and other JISR systems;
• Integration of diverse C4ISR data from complex and disparate pathways;
• Registration of authoritative C4ISR data in an Esri based portal environment;
• Perform complex C4ISR data visualisation and analysis using the Esri platform in an enterprise environment;
• Maintain user-facing GIS web-based tools, e.g. dashboards, portals, etc;
• Perform Geospatial data selection, analysis and publication (including complex geospatial analysis services);
• Workshop preparation and execution;
• Requirements capturing;
• CIP system monitoring;
• CIP/ SHAPE specific development work;
• On the job training as per CIP user needs;
• Support multidisciplinary teams of users and technical and operational stakeholders;
• Suggest improvements, discuss with supervisor and implement as agreed;
• Maintain provisioning environment;
• Participate in technical and operational meetings, offering advice and seeking solutions;
• Support NATO in the development of recommendations for updates to current services;
• Provide meaningful input to envisioning IT solutions that fit best NATO requirements.

Requirements:

• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO S*CR*T level;
• Education – BSc or equivalent in a geospatial domain;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge in all aspects of the Esri enterprises, including:
• ArcGIS Pro;
• ArcGIS Portal and components;
• ArcGIS Server, advanced publishing mechanisms and best practices;
• Excellent knowledge of Esri components (Dashboards, viewers, story maps, etc.) with minimum of 3 years' experience in configuration and maintenance;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge on geospatial data visualization, services and analysis using the Esri enterprise SW suite.
• Excellent knowledge of vector data manipulation;
• Good knowledge of data management in a complex multinetwork/ multi-user environment;
• Experience in automating GIS workflows;
• Solid experience in working in a Microsoft environment with shared data access;
• Ability to independently plan and execute assigned project tasks under guidance, taking into account policies, programme goals, priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
• Ability to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency staff;
• Ability to work on its own and as part of a team;
• Strong listening and communication skills in English;

Desirables:

• Basic python scripting skills;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization;
• Knowledge of NATO Functional Area Services;
• Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint;
• NATO and/or military experience;
• Highly motivated, good communication skills, team player.