
GIS Analyst/Developer
Posted 4 days ago

Posted 4 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.
• Conduct advanced GIS analyses to create client-centered outputs, maps, and dashboards that incorporate infrastructure and community resilience data.
• Assess and combine spatial data from infrastructure, transportation, and hazard data sources utilizing geodatabases, web services, raster and image files, and ETL processes.
• Design, construct, implement, and sustain web-based geospatial applications utilizing both custom and commercial mapping tools.
• Leverage knowledge of cross-domain planning and land use to assist clients in transportation, disaster recovery, climate resilience, and energy sectors.
• Collaborate directly with clients and ICF subject matter experts to convert business requirements into data analysis specifications.
• Spearhead the development of protocols and procedures for data collection, management, processing, and distribution.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting complex GIS analyses.
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing Esri’s suite of desktop and web GIS tools.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, preferably Python.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and perform all job functions in the U.S.
• Must have lived in the U.S. for three full years within the last five years.
• Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing data analysis and visualization principles, software tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with automating data pipelines using Python or R and AWS or Azure services.
• Willingness to learn Python for web application development and backend scripting.
• Familiarity with FME, Model Builder, or other commercial off-the-shelf data pipeline tools.
• Knowledge of React and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Capability to prioritize and research multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to communicate and write effectively in English.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Remote work arrangement.
• Flexibility to start earlier or work later based on time zone.
• Occasional travel to an office once a quarter may be required.
• Equal opportunity workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Benefits information available under the Transparency in Coverage Act.
Harris Computer
CIFOR-ICRAF
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