Geographic Information System (GIS) Architect (Part-Time)

EmergencyMD; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Open Paid Time Off

Health Insurance with Company Contribution

401k Plan with Company Match

Employee Recognition Program

Performance Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Dexian Government Solutions is seeking a part-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Architect in Arlington, Virginia to support the USPS OIG. The role involves designing and implementing GIS systems, ensuring infrastructure meets business needs and is scalable and secure.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 7 years of GIS experience. Responsibilities include ArcGIS administration and conducting spatial analyses. A robust benefits package is offered, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of specialized experience administering Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Professional experience with cloud infrastructures and databases.
• Knowledge of logistics, shipping, transportation, or mailing industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement GIS systems and solutions for USPS OIG.
• Conduct various spatial analyses using Esri applications.
• Write and update technical documentation such as user manuals and training materials.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise administration

Spatial data integration

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Technical documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Esri applications

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Dexian Government Solutions is recruiting for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Architect (Part-Time) to support our contract at the USPS OIG in Arlington, Virginia.

Position Description

A Geographic Information System (GIS) Architect designs, develops, and implements GIS systems and solutions for the USPS OIG and is responsible for ensuring that the GIS infrastructure meets the needs of the business, and that it is scalable, secure, and efficient.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of enterprise GIS and mapping technologies, integrating spatial data and services with analytics platforms; evaluate, prototype, test, and deploy innovative GIS solutions that address evolving organizational and mission needs.
• Perform primary ArcGIS Enterprise administration, including working with CIO on troubleshooting and infrastructure upgrades. License ArcGIS applications and extensions using concurrent use licensing as well as single use licensing.
• Work with Esri technical support on deploying cloud-based instances of vendor software on vendor infrastructure.
• Work with database administrators to troubleshoot Enterprise Geodatabase issues.
• Manage ArcGIS Online organization and ArcGIS Enterprise deployment. Monitor ArcGIS Enterprise capacity, usage, CPU, hardware, storage, and services statistics.
• Managing cloud infrastructure to host ArcGIS Enterprise applications.
• Configuring mapping dashboards or web map applications using Portal for ArcGIS authoring tools. Configure mapping dashboards or web map applications using ArcGIS.
• Conduct various spatial analysis using Esri applications to derive actionable insights from data.
• Use scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, and SQL to write and maintain scripts to manipulate data and automate complex workflows, as well as join various databases for analytical processing.
• Write and update technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.
• Present information and results to a variety of clients, host training sessions and formal presentations.
• Work independently and within teams to complete varied analytical and GIS-related projects and tasks.

Secondary Requirements

• Excellent communication skills – strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills, used to effectively interact with customers, collaborate with internal teams, and convey ideas and feedback.
• Analytical skills – part of the daily role includes analyzing data, feedback, and metrics to derive meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions.
• Customer service skills – experienced in placing the customer at the center of decision-making and continuously strive to exceed their expectations by staying on top of customer support and customer complaints, creating a powerful customer experience strategy.
• Problem-solving skills – identify and address customer issues, resolve conflicts, and find creative solutions to pain points.
• Adaptability – proactively respond to evolving customer needs, industry trends, and shifting business dynamics.
• Emotional intelligence – a high level of emotional intelligence enables navigation of the emotions of both customers and team members, showing empathy when needed.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a similar degree with a significant quantitative, mathematical, or analytical component.
• 7+ years of specialized experience administering Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Professional experience with cloud infrastructures and databases.
• Knowledge of the logistics, shipping, transportation, or mailing industries.

Company Description

Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on “Top 50 Companies to Watch”, Washington Technology’s Annual “FAST 50”, and Inc. 500’s List of “Fastest Growing Private Companies”. The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.

Benefits

Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

EEO Statement

Dexian Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request.

This role requires customer approval, suitability to hold a public trust and successful completion of a preemployment background screening.