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GIS Developer/Analyst
This is a hybrid position located in one of the following geographic areas: Washington, DC, Albuquerque NM, Denver, CO.
Candidate may work virtually but is required to be onsite for a minimum of 2 days per week.
Our client is seeking a GIS Developer/Analyst to assist in the design, development, and maintenance of geospatial applications utilizing ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Storybook, etc.). This person will support various mapping tasks requiring a working knowledge of geographic principles, cartography, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and data management; as well as collect, validate, and synthesize data related to emergency/disaster management to meet stakeholder requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop maps, charts, graphs, and assessments in support of an emergency operations center.
- Collaborate with geospatial stakeholders at agency headquarters, field components, and other emergency management partner organizations to prevent duplication of effort and to promote information sharing.
- Engage in client meetings, trainings, and related presentations.
- Identify information gaps and develop source-directed requirements and identify alternate sources to garner information.
- Develop advanced analytical techniques to increase geospatial capabilities and activities that support stakeholder requests.
- Contribute to geospatial application development extending basic functionality and customizing applications to meet specific requirements using the Esri’s Developer Suite (ArcGIS App Studio, WebApp Builder, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Survey, ArcGIS Pro SDK, ArcObjects and ArcPy).
- Maintain, test, and perform bug fixes on existing applications.
- Support alternate work locations through the effective and timely use of multiple automated, telephonic, and electronic communications systems.
- Deliver training sessions on ArcGIS Online and GIS Dashboards.
- Participate in related meetings and serve on committees and working groups as appropriate.
Education:
Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), geography, computer science, or five (5) years geoinformatics / geospatial science, cartography, or remote sensing experience.
Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software and capabilities: applications, dashboards, story maps, and surveys.
- Three (3) years of experience applying geospatial analysis and related technology in support of operational planning, readiness, and exercises required for effective emergency preparedness and response in situations involving disasters, terrorism, or other national security related incidents.
- Three (3) years of experience developing Geospatial applications using at least two of the following: Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, or related programming languages.
- Three (3) years of experience in designing, developing, and testing ArcGIS web mapping
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent (written and verbal) communication and relational skills, with emphasis on client and team member engagement.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
Clearance Requirement:
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Q-clearance.
- Having an active Top Secret or DOE Q clearance is highly desirable.