GIS Engineer/Analyst

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks a Geospatial Specialist to lead data development and QA/QC across GIS datasets. You will build dashboards, web maps, and services, automating workflows with Python, ArcPy, and Arcade. Strong metadata skills and familiarity with FGDC/ISO standards are required.

You will collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality geospatial solutions, supporting program objectives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography or related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro 3.6+.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server 11.5+.
• Proficient in ArcGIS Online, Portal, Hub and dashboards.
• Python 3, ArcPy and ArcGIS Arcade scripting skills.
• Experience with bathymetry, seismic, sediment and geophysical data.
• Knowledge of FGDC and ISO metadata standards.
• Strong QA/QC for geospatial data validation.
• Ability to obtain NACI/Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead geospatial data development, ingestion and QA/QC.
• Manage vector, raster, bathymetric, seismic and sediment datasets.
• Develop and maintain FGDC/ISO metadata.
• Build dashboards, web maps, feature services and GIS apps.
• Automate workflows with Python, ArcPy and Arcade.
• Support geostatistical analysis and spatial interpretation.
• Publish services in ArcGIS Enterprise, Online and Portal.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver geospatial solutions.
• Produce geospatial products supporting program objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through rigorous QA/QC.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise/Server

Python 3

ArcPy

ArcGIS Arcade

Metadata standards (FGDC/ISO)

QA/QC for geospatial data

Geospatial data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS / Geography / Geospatial Science / Environmental Science / Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Portal/Hub

Dashboards

ArcGIS Enterprise/Server

ArcPy

ArcGIS Arcade

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead geospatial data development, ingestion, integration, and quality assurance activities
• Manage vector, raster, bathymetric, seismic, sediment, and marine mineral datasets
• Develop and maintain FGDC and ISO-compliant metadata
• Build and support dashboards, web maps, feature services, and geospatial applications
• Develop Python, ArcPy, and Arcade scripts to automate GIS workflows
• Support geostatistical analysis, modeling, mapping, and spatial data interpretation
• Publish and maintain services within ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Portal environments
• Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Produce geospatial products and visualizations supporting program objectives
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality geospatial solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Pro (3.6 or newer)
• Experience supporting ArcGIS Enterprise/Server (11.5 or newer)
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Online, Portal, Hub, Dashboards, and feature services
• Proficiency in Python 3, ArcPy, and ArcGIS Arcade scripting
• Experience working with bathymetry, seismic data, core samples, sediment datasets, and interpreted geophysical information
• Knowledge of FGDC and ISO metadata standards
• Strong QA/QC experience for geospatial data validation and management
• Familiarity with CMECS classifications and marine mineral datasets
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting BOEM, NOAA, USGS, or other federal geospatial programs
• Experience with marine resource management or offshore environmental data
• Knowledge of geostatistical analysis methods and spatial modeling techniques
• Experience developing interactive dashboards and web-based GIS solutions
• GISP certification or other relevant professional certifications