GIS Analyst

Mead & Hunt; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a GIS Specialist for the Cultural Resources team in a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on managing and visualizing geospatial data using ESRI tools and delivering interactive maps and dashboards for cultural resources projects.

The ideal candidate has a geography/anthropology/archeology/history background with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years without a degree, plus familiarity with StoryMaps and GNSS/GPS data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in geography, anthropology, archeology, historic preservation, history, or closely related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience.
• --OR-- If no degree, at least six (6) years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizing ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data
• Publishing, configuring, and maintaining web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise
• Conducting spatial analysis and applying geoprocessing techniques to support cultural resources projects
• Creating high-quality maps and interactive web applications for presentations and reports
• Collaborating with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data retrieval
• Assisting in the development and implementation of geospatial workflows and standards
• Staying up to date on the latest GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Effectively communicating GIS findings and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations
• Providing GIS technical assistance and basic training to project teams and end users

Skills

GIS software

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Geospatial analysis

Web mapping

Data management

StoryMaps

Predictive modeling

GNSS/GPS data

Total stations

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography/anthropology/archeology/history/related field

Tools

Esri GIS software

Job description

Responsibilities

Mead & Hunt is a national, full-service architectural, engineering, and construction firm with a legacy of delivering innovative solutions for over a century. What sets us apart isn’t just our technical expertise—it’s how we do what we do. As an employee-owned firm, we foster a people-first culture rooted in collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth.

The Cultural Resources Cultural Resources business unit is seeking a client focused problem-solver to join our collaborative and innovative GIS team. This position may require occasional (<10%) travel, as needed for project mapping or meetings. Hybrid work schedules may be available.

Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data


• Publishing, configuring, and maintaining web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise


• Conducting spatial analysis and applying geoprocessing techniques to support cultural resources projects


• Creating high-quality maps and interactive web applications for presentations and reports


• Collaborating with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data retrieval


• Assisting in the development and implementation of geospatial workflows and standards


• Staying up to date on the latest GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies


• Effectively communicating GIS findings and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations


• Providing GIS technical assistance and basic training to project teams and end users

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in geography, anthropology, archeology, historic preservation, history, or closely related field


• At least two (2) years of relevant experience

--OR--

• If no degree, at least six (6) years of relevant experience

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Experience in the cultural resource management industry


• Familiarity with StoryMaps and similar deliverables


• Experience with predictive modeling, particularly related to archaeology


• Working experience with total stations or similar field data collectors


• Experience preparing data for use on handheld GNSS/GPS units, as well as utilizing those units for paperless field data collection


• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $93,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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