Lidar Quality Analyst

Frey Consulting Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in the United States seeks a Quality Analyst to support its Geospatial Technology Services department. You will perform detailed QA/QC of lidar, topographic data, imagery, and other GIS products across federal, state, and private clients, ensuring accuracy and deliverable readiness.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to data standards, process improvements, and technical writing while mentoring junior staff and communicating with clients during project reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• 5+ years GIS/Remote Sensing experience.
• Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience QA/QC of geospatial data.
• Familiarity with TerraScan and other GIS tools.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, GIS data and products.
• Provide feedback on all production stages.
• Lead quality review meetings and assist with prioritizing tasks.
• Prepare training for junior staff and develop SOPs.
• Coordinate with project managers on scope, budget, and resources.
• Represent QA in client meetings and translate expectations to analysts.

Skills

GIS Experience

QA/QC

ArcGIS Pro

Data Quality

Technical Writing

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

TerraScan

Global Mapper

LP360

USGS 3DEP/3DHP

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Quality Analyst to support operations within our Geospatial Technology Services department. Typical responsibilities include detailed analysis and review of topographic lidar data, topobathymetric data, IfSAR, vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Orthoimagery, Shoreline Mapping, elevation derived hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, and terrains for state, federal, and private clients across the US. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of dedicated professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. This position offers great potential for professional growth and the opportunity to work with and apply the latest geospatial technology.

The projected range for this position is $69,000-$88,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, other GIS data, and associated data products
• Providing feedback on all stages of production
• Creation and analysis of derivative data layers
• Supporting and leading process improvements
• Report and metadata creation and review
• Supporting the creation, modification, and maintenance of internal documentation, e.g. standard operating procedures , checklists, and report/metadata templates
• Training junior staff in QA/QC procedures and production workflows, including development and planning of training
• Leading quality review meetings and helping prioritize tasks and projects
• Representing quality team during client meetings
• Assisting project managers with scope, budget, and resource estimations related to QA/QC activities
• Understanding client expectations and helping to translate those expectations to analysts when/if data modifications are required
• Assign tasks and coordinate with analysts, technicians, or administrative staff
• Compose and prepare technical writing beyond existing templates

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
• In-depth knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with digital elevation data, imagery, and other geospatial products
• Experience providing quality assurance and quality control of geospatial products
• Working knowledge of TerraScan
• Proficiency with other geospatial software suites such as Global Mapper or LP360
• Experience with national elevation programs, such as USGS 3DEP and/or USGS 3DHP
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g. ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2014), USGS Lidar Base Specifications
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Experience

• Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms
• Bathymetric data processing and/or verification experience
• Familiarity with CMMI Frameworks
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)