GIS Developer - Jr - Sr. #1997

Compass, Inc; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a GIS Developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining GIS software, ensuring data quality, and implementing complex software designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GIS technologies, particularly with ESRI products and Python programming. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within the Defense and Intelligence sectors, contributing to national security efforts. If you're passionate about geospatial technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS or related field required.
• Experience in software design and development for geospatial systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS software programs and documentation.
• Perform software coding and quality assurance testing for GIS applications.

Skills

Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

Software Engineering

Programming (Python)

ArcGIS

Quality Assurance Testing

Data Conversion Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Science or related field

Master's Degree in Geographic Information Science or related field

Tools

ESRI Products

Job description

This position is contingent upon task order award.

Position Title: GIS Developer Jr. - Sr.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance Required: Secret

Position Description:

Understanding of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) software as well as software engineering and programming for GIS systems in large computer, minicomputer, and microprocessor systems supporting a broad base of applications. Develops and maintains GIS software programs, performs software coding, and writes software documentation to design specifications. Designs and implements data conversion procedures and performs software and database quality control. Ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of systems. Performs detailed software design and detailed database conversion design and is directly involved in the coding and implementation of the more complex and strategic portions of application software and database conversion projects. Confirms that GIS data remains at company quality standards. Oversees quality assurance testing for GIS software programs. Proficient in ESRI product languages, programming languages, Internet markup languages, and other technologies.

Experience:

Junior:

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience OR Master's Degree and 0 years of experience.
(4 years’ work experience OR Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree)

Senior:

Master’s degree and 10 years of experience.
(8 years’ work experience, OR a Bachelor's plus 4 years’ experience, may be substituted for a Master's Degree)

Education:

Junior:

Degree in Geographic Information Science, computer science, cartographic science, geology, social science, environmental science or related technical field.

Senior:

Degree in Geographic Information Science, computer science, cartographic science, geology, social science, environmental science, or related technical field.

Minimum Required Experience and Certifications:

Junior: (None)

Senior:

Eight years of progressively complex experience in geospatial software design, development, integration, and testing for DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) systems. Eight years in a software engineering position working on DoD programs/projects. Five years in a software engineering management/technical lead position leading a technical team working on DoD or IC programs/projects. Significant experience with ArcGIS, Python, as well as Open Geospatial Standards.

Recommended Experience and Certifications:

Junior:

Experience with geospatial programming, including ArcGIS.

Senior:

Certified GIS Professional (GISP) certification, National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) GEOINT Professional certification, Army GEOINT/Imagery Analyst Leadership Course, or Army Foundry GEOINT training or comparable certification. Experience in the operation of National and Tactical GEOINT systems and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Compass, Inc. (Compass) is a Small Business (SB) headquartered in Winchester, VA as a Defense and Intelligence solutions provider to the United States Government. We provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), and Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) to our government and business partner customers. As a premier Defense and Intelligence solution provider, we employ a diverse, agile, highly trained and extremely talented staff.

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