Geospatial Principal Investigator

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Provide expert level strategic and technical support of a highly specialized nature.  The Principal Investigator solves complex technical problems and is responsible for providing technical direction to federal program management staff and program stakeholders in order to define project scope, identify resource requirements, identify strategic risks, and assess project feasibility relative to the mission of GTAC, the Geospatial Management Office, and the Forest Service. The minimum requirements for this position include all of the following:                                  Demonstrated ability to problem solve at a strategic level, defining set plans to achieve business goals. Demonstrates experience providing expert level assistance in developing complex technical proposals and managing geospatial project activities. Applies expertise and knowledge in supervision of project staff for work required by the project including remote sensing data collection, field data collection, image processing and preparation of final deliverables. Demonstrates expertise in preparing publications, technical reports, guidelines, strategic-level documents, assessment and recommendations documents, etc. Presents research and work results at meetings, conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications. Bachelor’s degree related to geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and fifteen (15) years of relevant professional work experience.   -OR-                                                                                                                                                                                                            Graduate degree related to geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience.  -OR- PhD degree related to geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and seven (7) years of relevant professional work experience. CORE COMPETENCIES * Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader * Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives * Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people * Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing * Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions * Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams * Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications * Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks ------------  ------------  ------------ OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. * Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. * Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors * Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together * Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference * Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom ------------  ------------  ------------ BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacat