GIS Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K plan with generous match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc, a national architectural, engineering, and construction firm, is seeking a GIS professional for its Cultural Resources team. The role focuses on managing and analyzing geospatial data, publishing maps and dashboards, and supporting cultural resources projects with ArcGIS platforms.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience, with hybrid work options and occasional travel. Salary range $72,000-$93,000.

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data
• Publish, configure, and maintain web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise
• Conduct spatial analysis and apply geoprocessing techniques to support cultural resources projects
• Create high-quality maps and interactive web applications for presentations and reports
• Collaborate with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data retrieval
• Assist in the development and implementation of geospatial workflows and standards
• Stay up to date on the latest GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Effectively communicate GIS findings and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations
• Provide GIS technical assistance and basic training to project teams and end users

Job description

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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