GIS Analyst

Akaasa Technologies; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst in Virginia for a contract role. The candidate will perform advanced GIS analysis and enterprise asset data management, and will develop GIS applications using ESRI technologies.

The role includes serving as a technical liaison between ITD, asset admins, and system users of varying technical abilities, and creating multi-layer maps and tools. Hybrid work with occasional in-state travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field with GIS experience.
• 4–8 years of GIS experience and GIS application development.
• Minimum 5 years designing, building, and delivering web applications.
• Experience developing web apps using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or similar mapping APIs.
• Excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication, design, development and debugging skills.
• Experience developing complex analyses and mapping projects.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Proficiency with ESRI GIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Ability to work independently to develop GIS tools, analyses, and multi-layer maps.
• Self-starter with a strong software background and minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS analyses to support Highway Maintenance Management Section.
• Manage enterprise asset data and GIS applications.
• Coordinate technical activities between ITD, asset admins, and system users.
• Develop and maintain GIS tools and multi-layer maps using ESRI tools.
• Liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analyze, validate and maintain GIS data for maintenance assets.

Skills

GIS analysis

ArcGIS Pro

Python

Data management

Web applications

Communication

Problem solving

ArcGIS API for JavaScript

Education

BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro 3.x+

ArcSDE

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS API for JavaScript

Power BI

Job description

GIS Analyst

Contract role

Requires an advanced GIS Analyst to support their Highway Maintenance Management Section. The candidate will take directions from the HMMS Program Manager and must be able to perform advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS application development, and technical coordination. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and maintaining GIS data associated with various maintenance assets, developing and maintaining GIS applications using ESRI technologies as well as serving as a technical liaison between ITD, asset management system administrators and system users of varying technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or other related field with/ GIS experience.
• 4-8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal, and written communication, design, development, and debugging skills
• Must have experience in the development of complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
• Candidates shall demonstrate high competence in ESRI GIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher) including, but not limited to, a thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise (server, portal, web adaptors, data stores).
• Must work independently to develop GIS tools and applications, perform complex analyses, and develop multi-layered maps by using an appropriate combination of tools in the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
• Self-starter with a technical background in software and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Candidate should have Proficiency in Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
• Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and datasets
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.

Working Conditions

• In-state travel may be required sometimes
• This position follows a hybrid Work Model requiring you to work 3-4 days per week from the office.