What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Geographic Information Systems Analyst position at Leidos?
Description
Unleash Your Potential
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos is seeking a Junior Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to support the development of geospatial datasets used in 3D synthetic environment generation. These datasets directly support the creation of immersive environments used for simulation, training, and mission planning.
In this role, you will work with multiple geospatial data sources (e.g., OpenStreetMap, AGC, Overture) to clean, standardize, and prepare 2D datasets that support downstream terrain and simulation systems. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in geospatial production workflows.
What You Can Expect
Original Posting
June 13, 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
Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Unleash Your Potential
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos is seeking a Junior Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to support the development of geospatial datasets used in 3D synthetic environment generation. These datasets directly support the creation of immersive environments used for simulation, training, and mission planning.
In this role, you will work with multiple geospatial data sources (e.g., OpenStreetMap, AGC, Overture) to clean, standardize, and prepare 2D datasets that support downstream terrain and simulation systems. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in geospatial production workflows.
What You Can Expect
- A collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced analysts
- Hands-on experience with large-scale geospatial data production and processing pipelines
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
- Perform geospatial data cleaning, editing, and standardization using ArcGIS Pro (primary) or similar GIS platforms
- Compile and integrate data from multiple sources into a common schema
- Validate feature geometry and attribution to meet quality standards
- Execute established workflows for data processing and QA/QC
- Support production of 2D geospatial datasets for downstream 3D environment generation
- Work under guidance of senior analysts to complete assigned tasks
- Document and escalate data issues or inconsistencies as needed
- Support team production goals and timelines
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or related field, with up to 4 years experience
- Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro or similar GIS tools
- Understanding of core GIS principles (vector data, projections, attribution)
- Strong attention to detail and data quality
- Exposure to Python or scripting for GIS workflows
- Familiarity with open geospatial data sources (e.g., OSM)
- Exposure to 3D GIS or modeling concepts
- Exposure to automated or scalable geospatial data workflows
Original Posting
June 13, 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
Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Salary : $45,500 - $82,250