GIS Analyst, Junior

Cobec, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A geospatial services firm is seeking a Junior GIS Analyst to support the creation and management of geospatial solutions for aviation projects. The candidate will work with ArcGIS applications, analyze datasets, and communicate results. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 1-3 years of experience, preferably with the FAA. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model, blending remote and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience in Geographical Information Systems or similar fields.
• Specific experience with the FAA or Aviation Industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and configuring ArcGIS Online Applications.
• Support design updates for Survey123 forms.
• Produce maps and dashboards to communicate findings.

Skills

Configuring ArcGIS applications

ArcGIS Pro

Data management and quality control

Basic spatial analysis techniques

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Geography, or similar

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

SQL

Job description

Base Pay Range

$60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Position

GIS Analyst, Junior - FAA

Function

Data Science

Location

Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC (Required to come in‑person for client and/or integrator meetings and collaboration as needed)

Remote Work Option

Yes

Salary Range

$60,000 - $90,000

Security Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.
Must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a people first mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well‑being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non‑work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

Job Summary

This position will support the creation and management of geospatial solutions for aviation‑related projects using the ESRI ArcGIS platform. The candidate will help build and configure ArcGIS Online applications - such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, and QuickCapture. This role includes preparing and integrating geospatial datasets, performing basic analysis, and helping to present results through web maps, dashboards, and other visualization tools.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 1 - 3 equivalent years of experience in Geographical Information Systems, operations research, modeling and simulation, or technical analysis. Specific experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the Aviation Industry is desired.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with creating and configuring ArcGIS Online Applications, including Workforce, Survey123, Field Maps, and QuickCapture
• Support the design and update of Survey123 forms for field data collection
• Collect, clean, and organize geospatial and tabular data for mapping and simple analyses
• Maintain and update geospatial datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency across projects
• Produce maps, graphics, and dashboards to communicate project findings and support decision making
• Perform basic spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro
• Document methods and results and communicate findings clearly to project teams and stakeholders

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Geography, Urban Development, Data Science, or similar. Master’s degree is a plus.

Skills Requirements

• Experience configuring ArcGIS field applications (Field Maps, Survey123, QuickCapture)
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro is required
• Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder and/or Dashboards is desired
• Familiarity with basic spatial analysis techniques in ArcGIS is desired
• Experience with data management and quality control of geospatial datasets is desired
• Familiarity with relational databases or SQL is desired
• Experience with Python or other scripting tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate technical information is required

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company.

EEO

Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology