Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

US Office of the Inspector General, USPS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) seeks a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to join the Research and Insights Solution Center in Arlington, Virginia.

The role focuses on mapping and analyzing national data sets using ArcGIS Pro and developing automated workflows with Python, SQL, and JavaScript. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of GIS experience; desirable skills include Databricks, Jira, and Power BI, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with significant quantitative/analytical component.
• 2 years of specialized GIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, map, and analyze large, nation-wide datasets using ArcGIS Pro.
• Configure spatial web services and share outputs via Enterprise Web GIS platforms (ArcGIS Online/Portal).
• Support strategic planning and evaluate emerging geospatial technologies to modernize platform operations.
• Develop automation scripts using Python (ArcPy/PySpark), SQL, or JavaScript.
• Produce technical documentation (SOPs, DR runbooks, architecture diagrams).

Skills

GIS experience

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/GIS/CS/IS/Data Analytics/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Databricks

Jira

Power BI

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Portal

Python (ArcPy/PySpark)

SQL

JavaScript

Job description

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst position within the Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC), Analytics Development and Delivery (ADD) directorate in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Bring your technical expertise to a mission that matters!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or like degree with a significant quantitative, mathematical, or analytical component.

AND

• Must have 2 years of specialized experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience with Databricks, Jira, and/or Power BI.
• Domain Knowledge (Postal): Knowledge and experience with Postal Service processes and related data systems for mail processing, delivery, logistics, or other business functions.
• Domain Knowledge (OIG): Knowledge and experience in law enforcement, auditing, and/or the mailing industry.

EVALUATION FACTORS

• Experience managing, mapping, and analyzing large, nation-wide data sets using ArcGIS Pro and experience configuring spatial web services and sharing analytical outputs using Enterprise Web GIS platforms (e.g. ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal).
• Knowledge of or experience supporting strategic planning, evaluating emerging technologies, and testing new geospatial capabilities (such as cloud data Lakehouse integrations) to modernize platform operations.
• Experience in programmatic development and task automation using scripting languages such as Python (ArcPy/PySpark), SQL, or JavaScript.
• Quantitative and qualitative skills for troubleshooting complex system issues, identifying operational bottlenecks, developing technical recommendations, and supporting contract task execution and documentation (e.g., SOPs, DR runbooks, architecture diagrams).
• Ability to express and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.