Geospatial Information Systems Training Specialist

@ Leidos

Geospatial Information Systems Training Specialist

Alexandria, VA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Leidos serves government and commercial clients with mission-driven digital and tech innovations. The role focuses on training military units in geospatial systems, providing guidance, and supporting technology exercises remotely.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years experience
  • Knowledge of Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Understanding of Combat Operations
  • Ability to brief senior leaders
  • Experience with curriculum development

Qualifications

  • Able to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
  • Military or civilian training background
  • Strong communication skills
  • Adaptability in austere environments
  • Technical knowledge in GIS

Full job description

Description

The Intelligence & Operations Solutions Division at Leidos currently has an opening for a Senior GIS Training Specialist to work remotely in support of our Alexandria, VA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Combat Terrain Information Systems mission. In this mission we train active duty and reserve component units to use issued hardware and software



Primary Responsibilities.

  • Provide guidance to developers concerning workflow, user interface, and data packaging
  • Conduct additional events such as Best Sapper and the associated preparation and training for it
  • Train specialized units as required
  • Provide guidance to Senior Leaders regarding capabilities, and gathering feedback for new functionality
  • Participate in various exercises testing new technologies against our established data capabilities



Basic Qualifications.

  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Must understand Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Technical Instruction, Training and Curriculum Development, Scenario Based Training and be able to brief Technical Staff and Senior Leadership, military and civilian.
  • Must understand Combat Operations, Engagement Area Development, Obstacles, and Demolitions.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications.

  • Understand technical gap analysis and be able to implement curriculum refinements.
  • Understand safety measures the US Army implements and abide by the regulations.
  • Be able to conduct training in austere environments, on a moment’s notice, and adapt to changing requirements as needed.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

October 16, 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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.

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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.

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