Geospatial Quality Analyst

careers-dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Quality Analyst to support the Geospatial Technology Services department. The role involves QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, and GIS products for federal, state, and private clients across the US.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Geography/GIS and 5+ years in GIS/Remote Sensing, with strong ArcGIS Pro experience and familiarity with TerraScan, Global Mapper, and LP360. Join a multidisciplinary team at a leading professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Quality assurance

GIS/Remote sensing

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

TerraScan

Global Mapper

LP360

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry 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.

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

• 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
• Creative problem solving skills
• 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)

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