GIS Analyst

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation seeks a GIS Analyst to join the Engineering Services Division at SFOMF near Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will develop GIS solutions, map ocean-related data, and support analysts and engineers with spatial analyses and data management.

Requirements include a BA/BS in a relevant field and 3 years of ESRI ArcGIS experience, plus familiarity with geodatabases, lidar, and SQL.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in geography, remote sensing, engineering, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field
• 3 years of professional experience with ESRI ArcGIS, customized map development, field data collection/GPS surveys, and geodatabase development/management
• Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop GIS solutions and graphical representations of ocean-related data
• Discover patterns and trends through spatial mapping
• Develop mapping applications and tools for seabed data
• Manage a digital library of geographic maps and GIS data formats
• Serve as technical point of contact for GIS tasks
• ETL wide variety of data formats and integration in GIS

Skills

GIS analysis

Spatial data analysis

Geodatabase development

Lidar data knowledge

ETL data formats

SDSFIE familiarity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BA/BS in geography or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Model Builder

ArcPy

MATLAB

SQL

Experience Builder / Dashboards / Story Maps

Job description

GIS Analyst
Location: FT. Lauderdale, FL Type:Full Time Min. Experience:Mid-Level: Salary Range : $80,000 - $100,000 USD per year
Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.
Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a GIS analyst at the Naval Surface Warfare Center South Florida Ocean Measurement Facility, (SFOMF) located near Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Applicant will work as part of a research, design, test, and evaluation team, and provide direct support to analysts and engineers who are engaged in developing systems to acquire surface & sub-surface ocean sensor data for monitoring the underwater ocean environment.
As part of the team, the applicant will have responsibilities that include developing requirements for new and existing GIS solutions, providing graphic representations of the measurement facility ocean-related data, discovering patterns and trends through spatial mapping, developing mapping applications and tools, managing a digital library of geographic maps in various file types, and serving as a technical point of contact to others. This will include providing detailed seabed mapping information using GIS relational database that integrates existing and new data.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree in geography, remote sensing, engineering, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field
• 3 years of professional experience with ESRI ArcGIS, customized map development, field data collection/GPS surveys, and geodatabase development/management
• Job experience with the Navy or other DoD laboratories is a plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and experience with commercial GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Web application creation (Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps)
• Map Creation a
• Georefencing as well as multiple GIS tool familiarity
• Ability to automate task by using ArcPy and Model Builder
• Imagery analysis Skills
• Knowledge with Lidar, Multibeam, and Side Scan Sonar Data
• Knowledge of basic physical oceanographic principles is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with MATLAB, spreadsheets, statistical databases, and Structured Query Language (SQL) are preferred
• Ability to ETL (Extract Transform Load) wide variety of data formats and integrate in GIS
• Familiarity with Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)
• Ability to utilize GIS data for asset management is desirable
• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary group environment
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Travel to other Navy sites may be required (occasionally)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.