GIS Analyst

GJC; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Referral Programs Bonus

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is seeking a GIS Analyst to support GIS data development and quality control at Fort Drum, NY. You will maintain GIS data layers, maps, and reports to meet Army Real Property compliance and SDSFIE 4.0 standards. Field data collection with GPS and sensors will be part of daily tasks.

The role emphasizes planning, critical thinking, and strong communication within a team working on-site at Fort Drum, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience with ArcGIS.
• 1–4 years of experience with GIS principles and methods.
• 1–4 years of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of geospatial principles and SDSFIE standards.

Responsibilities

• GIS data development and quality control.
• Maintain maps, data layers, and reports.
• Reconciling Real Property GIS data with Army records.
• Field data collection using GPS and field sensors.
• Produce analyses, models, and reports.

Skills

ArcGIS

GIS principles

MS Office

Geospatial data

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography or GIS

Tools

SDSFIE

Job description

Organization: SYNCADD Systems, Inc.
Title: GIS Analyst
Location: Fort Drum, New York
Posted: 2026-10-19
Application Deadline:

Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

SYNCADD is recruiting a GIS Analyst to support a GIS and Real Property reconciliation effort at Fort Drum, New York. Working on-site in a team environment, the GIS Analyst supports the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) by maintaining and developing GIS data layers, maps, and reports that address Army Real Property compliance requirements.

The role includes collecting, updating, and maintaining GIS data to DPW and Army standards; performing quality control to meet SDSFIE 4.0 standards; reconciling GIS and Real Property data; collecting field data with GPS and field sensors; and producing maps, analysis, models, and reports. The ideal candidate brings strong planning, critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GIS Data Development and Quality Control

• Data Development: Perform Real Property GIS data development and maintenance, including enterprise GIS data maintenance.
• Quality Control: Conduct data quality control checks, reporting, and standardization to the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE).
• Attributes and Metadata: Make sure attribute and metadata development meets Army and Fort Drum standards.
• Mapping and Analysis: Produce maps and cartographic products, and perform GIS analysis, modeling, and reporting.

Real Property Reconciliation and Field Work

• Conduct Real Property and GIS data reconciliation to identify and resolve inconsistencies.
• Perform field data collection using GPS, field sensors, and other approved methods.

Collaboration and Data Requests

• Fulfill organizational requests for geospatial data.
• Manage multiple efforts and data requests at the same time.
• Collaborate with team members and managers.

Cross-Training and Team Support

• The Fort Drum team is multidisciplinary. Be willing to learn and support adjacent Real Property, facility survey, CAD, and data reconciliation tasks when project needs require additional support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizenship (required by federal contract) and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.
• 1–4 years of experience with ArcGIS.
• 1–4 years of experience with the principles, practices, and methods related to GIS.
• 1–4 years of experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of geospatial principles, practices, and standards, and familiarity with creating and maintaining GIS features that comply with SDSFIE.
• Ability to work on-site at Fort Drum, including outside field work and limited travel.
• Strong planning, critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• GPS Data Collection: Experience with GPS (Trimble) data collection for GIS.
• Certification: Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
• SDSFIE: Experience applying SDSFIE data standards.
• DoD IGI&S: Department of Defense Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) experience.
• Real Property: Army Real Property experience.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Programs Bonus
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs

Work location

In person - Fort Drum, NY; limited travel and outside field work

Company Overview

SYNCADD Systems, Inc., is a rapidly growing technology company that services Department of Defense customers globally. SYNCADD‘s headquarters is located in Honolulu, Hawaii with additional offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Daleville (Roanoke), Virginia. We also have personnel located throughout the Pacific and continental United States. SYNCADD provides its customers with integrative technologies and services that assist with effective management of key resources (facilities, space, inventory, costs, and organizations).

SYNCADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.