GIS Analyst

Blue Raster, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CareFirst Medical, Dental, Vision with

HSA option

401k benefits

Paid Time Off starts on day one

Parental Leave

Training opportunities

Support for personal and career growth

Job summary

Blue Raster, LLC in the United States (Virginia) seeks a GIS Analyst to deliver projects with real impact, analyzing spatial data and building modern web GIS applications for clients’ missions. You will join a collaborative team, contribute to client discussions, and help shape next steps on projects.

You’ll work with ArcGIS Pro 3.x, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise, building dashboards and map apps, while mentoring teammates and sharing knowledge about geospatial technologies.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of professional GIS experience.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro 3.x, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Strong oral and written communication, able to explain technical work to non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting complex problems.
• Keen interest in learning new technology and sharing knowledge with others.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, publishing, and maintaining GIS data for web mapping applications in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Configuring and supporting ArcGIS Solutions and Esri configurable apps including Dashboards, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey123, and StoryMaps.
• Working with clients to acquire, process, and organize data.
• Performing spatial and raster analysis.
• Designing clear, visually compelling maps with appropriate symbology and layouts for web and print.
• Automating repetitive data workflows in Python, ModelBuilder, FME, or similar.
• Documenting workflows and helping teammates learn tools and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geography, GIS, or related

Tools

ArcGIS Pro 3.x

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Dashboards

Experience Builder

Field Maps

Survey123

StoryMaps

Python scripting (ArcPy)

Job description

At Blue Raster, we pride ourselves in developing interactive web and mobile mapping applications and tools that help our clients solve, clarify, and visualize many of the world’s critical challenges. Since 2002, we've partnered at the senior level with leading global organizations, helping them share their unique stories through the powerful visual medium of interactive maps.

The Position

We are looking for a GIS Analyst who is passionate about delivering projects with a positive impact. The successful candidate will be both independent and collaborative, and will have the desire to continuously learn and teach others about the latest geospatial technologies. You'll work with a talented team to analyze spatial data and build modern web GIS applications that have a direct impact on our clients and their global missions. Along the way, you'll join client conversations, help shape next steps on projects, and grow into a trusted voice for both your team and our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing, publishing, and maintaining GIS data for web mapping applications in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Configuring and supporting ArcGIS Solutions and Esri configurable apps, including ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey123, and StoryMaps
• Working with clients to acquire, process, and organize data
• Performing spatial and raster analysis
• Designing clear, visually compelling maps, including symbology, labeling, pop-ups, and layouts for web and print
• Automating repetitive data workflows in Python, ModelBuilder, FME, or similar
• Documenting workflows and helping teammates learn tools and best practices

Must Haves

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in the GIS industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of ArcGIS Pro 3.x, including extensions such as Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst
• Experience with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including explaining technical work to non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Keen interest in learning new technology and sharing what you learn with others
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor for this position.

Nice to Have

• Python scripting experience (ArcPy and/or the ArcGIS API for Python)
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and enterprise geodatabases
• Arcade expressions for Dashboards, pop-ups, and Field Maps
• Esri technical certifications
• Involvement in the GIS community, such as conferences, user groups, or webinars

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is 60,000 - 80,000 depending on experience and skill set.

Blue Raster offers a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. Our benefits package includes:

• CareFirst Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA option
• 401k benefits
• Paid Time Off that starts on your first day
• Parental Leave
• Training opportunities
• Support for personal and career growth

We also provide opportunities to work on a number of concurrent projects with clients from a variety of sectors, including Conservation, Health, Government, Global Affairs, and Education.

Our mission and our applications are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.