Geospatial Analyst III

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks a Geospatial Analyst III in Fairfax, VA to join the Geospatial Solutions and Analytics team. You will perform spatial analyses, develop maps and dashboards, and lead technical tasks for federal, state, and local clients using Esri technology.

The role requires independent work and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes delivering data-driven geospatial insights, with three days per week in-office in Fairfax, VA, and a strong focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, GIS or related field.
• At least five years of experience with Esri technology, especially AGOL tools (Experience Builder, Dashboard, Hub).
• Ability to work independently and in an agile software development environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial analyses using Esri software to support planning, emergency management, engineering, asset management, environmental, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop maps, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct network, proximity, suitability, spatial statistics, and geoprocessing analyses.
• Support GIS-based decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with GIS developers, system administrators, and project teams to design, implement, and enhance geospatial solutions.

Skills

Independent work

Agile teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Experience Builder

Dashboards

Hub

Job description

Job Description

Ready to put your geospatial expertise to work? Dewberry is seeking a Geospatial Analyst III to join our Geospatial Solutions and Analytics team in Fairfax, VA. In this role, you'll work hands-on with spatial data, analysis, and technology to solve complex challenges for federal, state, and local clients. You'll have the opportunity to independently tackle technical assignments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support clients throughout project delivery, and contribute to innovative geospatial solutions that make a difference.

This requires at least 3 days in-office presence in Dewberry's Fairfax, VA headquarters.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial analyses using Esri software to support planning, emergency management, engineering, asset management, environmental, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop maps, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct network, proximity, suitability, spatial statistics, and geoprocessing analyses.
• Support GIS-based decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Work extensively with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Enterprise, Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and related Esri applications.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize GIS databases, feature services, web maps, applications, and data workflows within ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments.
• Collaborate with GIS developers, system administrators, and project teams to design, implement, and enhance geospatial solutions that meet client and project requirements.
• Act as a technical lead for assigned tasks, interface directly with clients, provide project status updates, and review work products to ensure quality and technical accuracy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geospatial tasks and project workstreams with minimal supervision, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of GIS datasets, analyses, maps, applications, and deliverables prepared by other team members.
• Troubleshoot complex GIS data, application, and workflow issues and develop effective solutions.
• Develop and document repeatable geospatial workflows, standards, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Work directly with clients to gather requirements, provide project updates, review deliverables, and support decision-making.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior GIS professionals and assist with knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Support proposal development, technical approaches, and project planning activities as needed.
• Evaluate emerging geospatial technologies and recommend improvements that enhance project delivery and client outcomes.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, GIS or other relevant geospatial or data science related field.
• At least five years experience working with Esri technology, particularly with Esri's AGOL tools such as Experience Builder, Dashboard, and Hub.
• Ability to work independently using strong organizational skills and operate effectively in team settings using an agile software development approach.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform products is helpful.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $77,000-$99,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.