Consultant - Natural Resources

ESRI; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 82,160 - 138,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Minimum 80 hours of vacation leave

Job summary

A leading geospatial technology company in Virginia is seeking an experienced geospatial technology specialist. The role involves supporting the design and implementation of ArcGIS solutions while translating client needs into actionable strategies. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, emphasizing diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting geospatial technology.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Help clients translate real-world needs into solutions.
• Manage projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Establish and expand relationships with customers.

Skills

Geospatial technology experience

Communication skills

Business development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant STEM field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

Overview

Work with us as we enable organizations to make meaningful decisions by leveraging location intelligence. The people you will support work across many industries, including governments (state, regional, and local communities), NGO groups, private consultancies, environmental engineering, utilities, commercial, and others. Your work will empower people to make meaningful decision by leveraging location intelligence as it relates to environmental management, natural resources, land‑use planning, and geo‑design. The team you will work with is collaborative and forward leaning. They are problem solvers, listeners, facilitators, guides, and trusted advisors to thousands of ArcGIS users making a difference. We will benefit from the experience of working together as part of an extensive network of industry and technology experts.

Relocation Assistance

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Help clients translate real‑world needs into practical, state‑of‑the‑art solutions.
• Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions for customer requirements and work with customers to prepare implementations, change management, and migration activities.
• Manage projects and support customers throughout the entire project life cycle, including requirements, analysis, design, build, and implementation.
• Lead the scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables through planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control, and risk management.
• Establish, develop, and expand relationships with customers, partners, and distributors.
• Work with our marketing and sales teams to develop business into new markets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise geospatial technology (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and/or ArcGIS Platform).
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to technical peers, project managers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to translate a customer's business goals, objectives, and strategies into technical solutions.
• Professional experience winning new work in collaboration with sales and business development teams including proposal management experience preparing executive summaries, solution definition, scope of work, staffing, and pricing.
• Experience leveraging Esri's software capabilities including mapping, field operations, spatial analysis and data science, 3D visualization and analytics, data management, and developer APIs.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and willingness to learn.
• You thrive in a dynamic, cross‑functional team environment.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
• Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, GIS, information systems, environmental science, natural resources, forestry, or a related STEM field.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service‑oriented and cloud computing architecture.
• Experience with ArcGIS, location‑based services, geo‑enabled apps, spatial analytics, or similar geospatial technology.
• Understanding of IT integration concepts such as databases, web services, webhooks, mobile device configurations, web browsers, IT system architecture concepts.
• Master's degree in geography, computer science, GIS, information systems, environmental science, natural resources, forestry, or a related STEM field.

Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Base salary range: $82,160 – $138,320 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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