Geospatial Quality Analyst

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

Job summary

GeoSearch seeks a Quality Analyst to support the Geospatial Technology Services team in the United States. You will analyze and QA/QC topographic lidar, imagery, and 3D GIS data for federal, state, and private clients, contributing to a multidisciplinary engineering firm and applying the latest geospatial technology.

The role offers growth and collaboration with senior staff, plus opportunities to develop standards, procedures, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or GIS required.
• 5 years of GIS/Remote Sensing experience.
• Strong ArcGIS Pro proficiency and data quality skills.
• Experience with geospatial data QA/QC and standards.
• Familiarity with lidar, elevation datasets, and geospatial products.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, other GIS 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
• Maintaining internal documentation templates and SOPs
• Training junior staff in QA/QC procedures and workflows
• Leading quality review meetings and prioritizing tasks
• Representing quality team in client meetings
• Assisting PMs with scope, budget, and resource estimations
• Translating client expectations to analysts for data modifications
• Compose and prepare technical writing beyond templates

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Lidar/DEM data analysis

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Geospatial standards knowledge

Education

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

Tools

TerraScan

Global Mapper

LP360

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 requiredAssign 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)