GIS Developer, Mid-Level - FAA

Cobec, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobec, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level GIS Developer to support aviation-related geospatial solutions using ESRI ArcGIS tools.

The role will involve building and configuring ArcGIS Online applications (Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps), and creating automated data workflows for multiple data sources. The candidate will design geospatial data models, perform advanced geoprocessing, and present results via web maps and interactive dashboards.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of GIS, web development, or analytical work.
• Experience with FAA or aviation domain is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure ArcGIS Online apps including Experience Builder and Dashboards.
• Build automated data processing workflows and ETL pipelines.
• Design ArcGIS Survey123 forms for field data collection and integrate results.
• Develop web mapping solutions using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Design relational DB structures (PostgreSQL/PostGIS) for spatial data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and deliverables.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Python programming

SQL querying

Web development

ETL processes

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Science

Master's degree recommended

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Experience Builder

Dashboards

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Python

Power Platform

Job description

Position: GIS Developer, Mid-Level - FAA

Function: Data Science

Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC

Remote Work Option: Yes

Salary Range: $90- 110$k

Security Requirements

Must be a US 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 US 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.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

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 - and develop automated processes to streamline data workflows. This role includes preparing and integrating geospatial datasets, performing advanced geoprocessing, and presenting results through web maps, dashboards, and other visualization tools.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 4 - 6 equivalent years of experience in Geographical Information Systems, web development, 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

• Develop and configure ArcGIS Online applications, including Experience Builder, Dashboards, and Survey123
• Create and maintain automated data processing workflows and ETL routines using Python, SQL, or equivalent tools to move and prepare geospatial and tabular data from multiple sources
• Design and build ArcGIS Survey123 forms for field data collection and assist with integrating results into enterprise GIS solutions
• Develop and maintain custom web mapping solutions using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript or other web technologies
• Design and implement relational database structures (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS) to store and query spatial and non-spatial data
• Contribute to cross-functional teams by documenting technical processes, presenting analysis results, and collaborating with stakeholders to refine requirements and deliverables

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Geography, Urban Development, Data Science, or similar.

Master's degree is recommended

Skills Requirements

• Experience configuring ArcGIS field applications
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro is required
• Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder and/or Dashboards is required
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript is desired
• Experience with custom web application development is desired
• Experience creating automated workflows and ETL processes using Python is desired
• Experience integrating data from multiple sources (APIs, cloud storage, flat files) is desired
• Experience with pSQL/ relational databases is desired
• Experience with Python, Java and Power Platform is desired
• Experience with data visualization tools such Shiny, Tableau, Cold Fusion is desired

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

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.

EEO is the Law