GIS Analyst 3 - hybrid Mechanicsville, VA

Zohorecruit; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Mechanicsville

Job summary

VDOT’s Central Office Maintenance Division seeks an advanced GIS Analyst to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section. You will analyze GIS data, develop and maintain GIS applications, and coordinate between ITD, asset managers, and system users.

The role requires 4–8 years of GIS experience, ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid position with 3–4 days per week in-office in Mechanicsville.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field with GIS experience.
• 4–8 years of GIS and GIS application development experience.
• 5+ years designing, building and delivering web applications.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to explain technical info to non-technical users.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS analysis and maintain GIS data for maintenance assets.
• Develop GIS applications using ESRI technologies and coordinate with ITD and asset admins.
• Design, build, and deliver multi-layer maps and GIS tools; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

GIS analysis

Verbal & written communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Python

Education

BS/BA in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcSDE

ArcGIS Enterprise

Power BI

Job description

Mechanicsville, United States | Posted on 10/08/2026

• Actual Job Title 812669 - VDOT GIS Analyst 3
• Job Type FT Contract
• Date Opened 10/08/2026
• Target Date 10/14/2026
• Country United States
• Assigned Recruiter(s) Mohammed Nazer
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

VDOT’s Central Office Maintenance Division 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
  
• 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.
  

Requirements

• Skill
  
• Required / Desired
  
• Amount
  
• of Experience
  
• Experience in GIS and GIS application development.
  Required
  6
  Years
  
• Experience in ESRI GIS Software Suite(ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher)
  Required
  5
  Years
  
• Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.
  Required
  5
  Years
  
• Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plus
  Highly desired
  
• Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.
  Highly desired
  
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
  Highly desired
  
• Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.
  Nice to have