Geospatial Information System and Knowledge Management Support Specialist

Description

This position is contingent upon successful contract proposal submission and award.

Prevailance is seeking an experienced and mission-focused professional to serve as a Geospatial Information System (GIS) and Knowledge Management (KM) Support Specialist for the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) to provide geospatial analysis, map creation, and knowledge management support. In this role, you will play a critical role in enhancing situational awareness, supporting incident management operations, and ensuring consistent information management practices across the Ashore Anti-Terrorism (AT), Force Protection (FP), and Emergency Management (EM) domains. Travel along the east coast of the U.S. in the event of a Continuity of Operations (COOP) event may be required.

The Support Specialist provides essential support to sustain twelve-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week (12/7) watch stander operations for the Emergency Management Department during daily activities, training, and real-world response efforts. In addition to watch standing duties, the contractor will assist the Deputy Program Director and department staff by preparing briefs, executive summaries, and point papers for a variety of stakeholders, coordinating official tasking through approved IT systems, and providing general administrative support to the Emergency Management program.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide subject matter expertise in Esri ArcGIS software for database administration, spatial analysis, and geodatabase management, using SQL, Visual Basic, Python, and related tools
   
• Maintain and operate geospatial databases within the Navy Ashore Enterprise, ensuring adherence to Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)
   
• Create and maintain high-quality geospatial products, including maps, exhibits, and data analyses, supporting incident management and operational requirements
   
• Apply spatial and 3D analysis techniques to produce accurate, actionable geospatial data
   
• Establish, maintain, and promote strict metadata standards for data clarity, precision, and integrity
   
• Support development and management of the Shore Enterprise Common Operational Picture (OCP) through integration with the C4I Suite's One Clear Picture geospatial information system
   
• Update and maintain the OCP annex of the C4IS Operating Guidelines to ensure operational standardization
   
• Coordinate with developers and system administrators to integrate GIS datasets into OCP and maintain enterprise-wide GIS data layers
   
• Support Regional Operations Centers in acquiring and managing GIS datasets during routine operations and incident responses
   
• Analyze Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR), Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR), and Essential Elements of Information (EEI) and develop GIS databases accordingly
   
• Conduct process improvement initiatives for Battle Watch operations and document approved procedures and checklists
   
• Provide knowledge management support during routine and crisis operations, including document collaboration, Request for Support (RFS) management, and reporting
   
• Document and recommend knowledge management best practices into Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and operational guidance documents
   
• Maintain a digital library of user documentation for supported Emergency Management applications, including manuals, guides, and training materials
   
• Support content and operational management activities in C4IS and N37 G2 SharePoint sites, including user administration and site archiving
   
• Deliver C4IS and OCP capability briefings and user training as needed
   
• Participate in regular meetings with regional Emergency Management staff to discuss GIS and KM requirements and initiatives

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of emergency management or operations center experience
• Direct knowledge of or experience with the Navy installation EM program
• Advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS software and related GIS applications
• Strong knowledge of SDSFIE and M&A environments
• Experience developing and executing SQL queries, Visual Basic scripts, and Python scripts for GIS data management and analysis
• Expertise in geodatabase development, spatial and 3D analysis, and metadata standardization
• Experience supporting common operational picture systems such as C4I Suite’s One Clear Picture (OCP)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for training delivery, briefing preparation, and technical documentation
• Ability to work independently and collab