Job Description
The DCGIS Program within the Client manages geospatial products and services across DC Government. The GIS analyst position will support the data creation, visualization, and lifecycle maintenance activities of these geospatial products and services.
Short Description
The DCGIS Program within the Client manages geospatial products and services across DC Government. The GIS analyst position will support the data creation, visualization, and lifecycle maintenance activities of these geospatial products and services.
Complete Description
The DC Client Enterprise Data division seeks an on‑site GIS Analyst who can leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to analyze, visualize, and manage spatial data to support decision‑making within the DC Government. This role involves managing enterprise level geospatial datasets, producing map products, conducting spatial analyses, and configuring low‑code/no‑code web‑based maps and applications for various projects across city agencies. The GIS Analyst collaborates with departments to meet data requirements, ensures data quality and accuracy, and utilizes platforms like Esri ArcGIS to create accessible maps, applications, and visualizations.
The candidate is expected to support the creation and maintenance of geospatial datasets, provide spatial analysis, and configure static map production and web‑based geospatial production using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online suite of products including but not limited to Instant Apps, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123, Story Maps, and Hub.
The position requires the candidate to work independently with customers to gather requirements, provide status updates, and build relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage DC GIS Products and Services (Data, Maps, Reports, and No Code/Low Code Applications) throughout the product lifecycle (Creation, Implementation, Updates, Usage, QA/QC, and Archival).
- Update and maintain metadata to support data standards and the development of generative AI assistance.
- Create, update, and integrate existing or new GIS data layers using a variety of software.
- Coordinate with other technicians and analysts in various projects that have a geospatial component.
- Provide technical expertise in support of district agencies, personnel, and users’ consumption of GIS products, services, and data.
- Support ad‑hoc requests from various DC agencies to develop geospatial products and supporting documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Contract Job Description
- Analyze, design, develop, implement, and support enterprise complex projects.
- Interface with other offices; consult and inform user departments on system requirements; resolve problems and operating difficulties for current and future system enhancements.
- Participate in problem resolution related to system design and implementation review.
- Recommend approval of functional and technical design documents and implementation of systems, program enhancements, and updates of applications.
- Analyze and evaluate system changes to determine feasibility, alternative solutions, and backup procedures.
- Work on the development of new systems, as well as upgrades and enhancements to existing systems; ensure systems comply with approved standards.
- Develop complex programs and reports in database query language.
Skills
- Extensive understanding and knowledge of Geospatial Science and GIS principles as they relate to the maintenance of geospatial data, products, and services. Required 6 Years
- Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online suite, including Instant Apps, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123, StoryMaps, and Hub. Required 6 Years
- Experience producing high quality geospatial data, products, and services. Required 6 Years
- Experience with enterprise‑level geospatial relational data and relational databases, including database queries and relational database design. Required 6 Years
- Experience creating and maintaining metadata for geospatial data, products, and services. Required 6 Years
- Experience with QA/QC of data products. Required 6 Years
- Experience creating effective and aesthetically pleasing cartographic outputs. Required 6 Years
- Ability to achieve results under limited direction. Required 6 Years
- Ability to complete project tasks individually or as part of a larger team. Required 6 Years
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Required 6 Years
- Skills in programming and scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript. Highly desired 3 Years
- Client‑facing experience. Highly desired 3 Years
- Interest in learning new tools and technologies. Highly desired 3 Years
- Inventive mindset with a desire to propose new tools and methods for improving business processes. Highly desired 3 Years
- Certified GIS Professional (GISP). Nice to have
- 16+ years managing complex geodatabases with ESRI GIS software. Required 16 Years
- 16+ years manipulating geospatial data (data conversion and geocoding). Required 16 Years
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required