Senior Geospatial Advisor

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops and implements geospatial policies, procedures, and standards to support organisational objectives.

Directs the work of geospatial teams to ensure high-quality delivery of geospatial products and services.

Collaborates with other executives to identify, prioritise, and meet geospatial needs and requirements.

Oversees the acquisition, management, and dissemination of geospatial data products.

Maintains a comprehensive understanding of geospatial trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Ensures that geospatial strategies and programs are aligned with the overall organisational objectives and mission.

Develops and monitors the geospatial budget and ensures that all financial and regulatory requirements are met.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.

Essential

Master s degree in Geospatial Information, or a related field.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified, or equivalent.

ISO geospatial data standards certification including ISO 19100 and ISO 9001 or equivalent.

Geospatial Quality Assurance (QA/Quality Control (QC) certification from American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) or equivalent.

Extensive proven experience in geospatial management, with substantial proven experience in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of geospatial and its applications across various industries, specifically in national security, defence and intelligence.

Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand geospatial information systems and business operational issues.

Strong leadership and project management skills.

Excellent knowledge with geospatial data standard and policies, i.e. NSG, ISO, IHO, DGWIG, NATO (STANG), OGC, W3C, SDO.

Strong analytical, verbal, and writing communication skills.

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and customers.