Position: Geospatial Analyst
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Join a team at Leidos where your work supports mission‑critical airborne ISR and advanced geospatial intelligence capabilities. In the Defense Sector, we bring together talented people passionate about customer success, national security, and innovation. Everything we do is grounded in our Mission, Vision, and Values—and built on doing what’s right for our customers, our people, and our community.
About the Role
Leidos is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to join our team in Alexandria, VA This role is ideal for individuals interested in growing a career in Geospatial Analysis or Airborne ISR, with hands‑on opportunities to process, analyze, and produce high‑resolution 3D LiDAR and electro‑optical geospatial products. You will support airborne collection missions and work directly with advanced mapping technologies and sensor data.
Primary Responsibilities
Understand airborne collection processes for wide‑area mapping imagery and LiDAR
Process imagery, LiDAR data, and associated sensor information
Ensure accurate, high‑quality data collection and documentation
Color‑balance, orthorectify, and mosaic imagery into seamless map products
Process GPS trajectories, edit LiDAR point clouds, and create digital elevation models
Perform QA/QC checks and maintain proper data management workflows
Complete logs, reports, and mission‑related data transfer activities
Work closely with the geospatial processing team to support mission execution
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to geospatial production
Ensure safe, secure use of company equipment and instrumentation
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years of related experience may substitute degree requirement
US Citizen; currently possessing an active DoD Secret clearance
Ability to work onsite at Leidos and customer facilities in Alexandria, VA
Ability to meet and maintain required Program and DoD training certifications
Proven experience with digital cartography, image processing, GIS technologies, geospatial production workflows, and digital data formats
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates, supervisors, and customers
Travel Requirements
Up to 25% OCONUS travel possible (3–4 month deployments), though may not be required
Preferred Qualifications
Education or experience in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or related field
Previous experience supporting HR3DGI geospatial programs
Practical geospatial analysis experience (professional, academic, or volunteer)
Experience with commercial geospatial tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, MicroStation, TerraScan, Spatix, etc.
Formal training as a Geospatial Analyst and familiarity with ISR tools, workflows, and system
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July 20, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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