GIS Analyst/Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct intricate GIS analyses to produce client-oriented outputs, maps, and dashboards that incorporate infrastructure and community resilience data.

• Assess and merge spatial data from various sources including infrastructure, transportation, and hazards through ETL processes.

• Create, implement, and sustain web-based geospatial applications utilizing both custom and commercial mapping tools.

• Incorporate cross-domain planning and land-use factors 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 creation of processes and procedures for data gathering, management, processing, and distribution.

• Work alongside colleagues and clients in a consulting setting to tackle complex challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 2 years of experience in performing advanced GIS analysis.

• More than 2 years of experience utilizing Esri’s suite of desktop and web GIS tools.

• Familiarity with at least one scripting language, preferably Python.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Must reside in the U.S. and possess authorization to work in the U.S.

• All work must be conducted within the U.S.

• Required to have lived in the U.S. for three full years out of the last five.

• Knowledge of concepts, software tools, and analytical methods for assessing and visualizing GIS and remote sensing data.

• Experience with automating data pipelines using open-source Python or R and cloud-native tools such as AWS or Azure.

• Willingness to learn Python for web application development and backend scripting.

• Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) data pipeline tools like FME or Model Builder.

• Familiarity with React and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.

• Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, conduct research on multiple projects under tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in communicating and writing clearly in English.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Option to start work earlier or later based on time zone.

• Opportunity to travel to an office once per quarter.

• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities, religious needs, disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through collaboration and sharing of expertise.