GIS Analyst Lead/ Advanced

Maryland AG; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Planning is seeking a GIS Analyst Lead to provide advanced geospatial analysis, modeling, and QA for statewide planning initiatives. You will manage enterprise geospatial datasets, ensure data integrity, and guide project teams across multiple GIS projects.

Your role requires leading development of geodatabase specifications, performing QA/QC, and presenting complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Geography, GIS, Planning or related fields.
• Three years of experience in geospatial analysis.
• Alternative substitutions include GIS certificate, Master’s degrees, or Doctorate as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, improve, maintain, integrate diverse GIS datasets for planning-related areas.
• Lead geodatabase design and documentation efforts.
• Develop and QA geodatabases and datasets.
• Manage GIS models using Python with ArcGIS Pro.
• Develop and maintain planning apps and dashboards.
• Design GIS requirements and flow diagrams for custom components.
• Support projects with datasets, maps, online tools, and dashboards.
• Provide QC support and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Quality assurance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 30 credit hours in GIS-related fields

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

REST APIs

Python

SQL

JavaScript

Arcade

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Planning’s Geospatial Data and Modeling (GDM) Unit is seeking an innovative professional for the role of GIS Analyst Lead. This position, which reports directly to the manager of the GDM Unit, will be responsible for providing advanced geospatial analysis and development, and quality assurance for high-impact GIS initiatives that support statewide planning, land use analysis, and policy development.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to Maryland Department of Planning’s mission by supporting statewide initiatives with modern, data-driven solutions that advance operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

GRADE

STD0018

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The GIS Analyst Lead serves as technical specialist in the Geospatial Data and Modeling (GDM) Unit. This position provides advanced geospatial analysis and modeling, quality assurance, and project management for high-impact GIS initiatives that support statewide planning, land use analysis, and policy development.

The GIS Analyst Lead is responsible for assisting and leading in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise geospatial and tabular datasets, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility across all platforms and applications.

POSITION DUTIES

• Acquires, improve, create, maintain, integrate, and enhance several planning-related GIS datasets and information to include but not limited to the following topical areas: Transportation, Housing, Permits, Zoning and/or Land use.
• Lead development of geodatabase specifications, database dictionaries and technical procedures.
• Develop and perform quality assurance/quality control testing on geodatabases and associated datasets.
• Manage the design, construction, testing and implementation of GIS models using Python with ArcGIS Pro.
• Develops new and maintains existing geospatial planning applications that inform planning policy in areas of infrastructure, sustainable development, and land use planning.
• Facilitate the development of agency requirements and designs for GIS applications.
• Design custom GIS and non-GIS components and applications, including preparing requirements analysis documents and flow diagrams to generate the desired custom components.
• Supports independent projects, which may include but are not limited to the development of datasets, custom maps, development of online mapping tools, applications, and dashboard products.
• Provide quality control support for work by other department team members.
• Provides support for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary of State Data and Analysis Center, and other tasks as directed.
• Lead and manage special, high-priority projects as directed.
• Present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:���A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Information Technology.
• Experience: Three years of experience in geospatial analysis.
• 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university accompanied by a Geographic Information Systems Professional Certificate (GISP) from The GIS Certification Institute for the required education.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for one year of the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for one additional year of the required experience.
• 4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the specified educational fields for two years of the required experience.
• 5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Logistics, Architect, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, or Cryptologic classifications or Logistics, Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and REST APIs.
• Experience performing complex spatial queries and analysis in supporting land use and planning issues.
• Experience developing interactive web-based GIS applications and dashboards.
• Experience using Python, SQL, JavaScript, Arcade, and other programming languages.
• Experience coordinating technical solutions across cross-functional teams, government agencies, or local stakeholders; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.