GIS Analyst

SoftEdge; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst 3 to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS). The role emphasizes ESRI technologies, ArcGIS Pro, and GIS data management in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in GIS, 5+ years with ESRI GIS technologies, and proven experience in web application development and enterprise GIS tooling. Strong communication will be essential for collaboration with IT and end users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in GIS and GIS application development
• 5+ years of experience with ESRI GIS technologies, particularly ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, development, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial data management
• Analyze, validate, and maintain GIS data associated with maintenance assets
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS applications using ESRI technologies
• Develop complex analysis and multi-layered mapping projects
• Work with ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
• Develop GIS tools and applications using appropriate GIS and programming technologies
• Develop and maintain Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and end users
• Troubleshoot, debug, and provide technical support
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users

Skills

GIS analysis

Web application development

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcSDE

Portal

Server

Web Adaptors

Data Stores

Esri Roads & Highways

Oracle SQL

PostgreSQL

Power BI

Job description

Client: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Work Model: Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite/week

Travel: Occasional in-state travel may be required

We are looking for an experienced GIS Analyst 3 to support VDOT’s Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS).

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with ESRI technologies, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, GIS application development, Python, web mapping applications, and enterprise GIS data management.

This role is ideal for someone who can work independently on complex GIS projects while also communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Perform advanced GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial data management
• Analyze, validate, and maintain GIS data associated with maintenance assets
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS applications using ESRI technologies
• Develop complex analysis and multi-layered mapping projects
• Work with ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
• Develop GIS tools and applications using appropriate GIS and programming technologies
• Develop and maintain Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and end users
• Troubleshoot, debug, and provide technical support
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in GIS and GIS application development
• 5+ years of experience with ESRI GIS technologies, particularly ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, development, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with LRS (Linear Referencing Systems)
• Experience with ESRI Roads & Highways
• Experience with Oracle SQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Experience with enterprise asset management systems
• Power BI / reporting tools experience