GIS Specialist: Ocean Exploration & 3D Visualization

@Orchard LLC

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

@Orchard LLC is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist to support NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration. The role focuses on transforming complex geospatial information into meaningful products for expedition planning and scientific discovery.

You will develop GIS datasets, integrate diverse data sources, and design web GIS apps and visualizations while mentoring team members and ensuring QA, documentation, and compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Marine Science or related field.
Experience integrating multiple geospatial datasets into analytical/visualization products.
Experience creating professional 2D/3D cartographic products.
Strong knowledge of spatial analysis, coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data management.
Experience supporting NOAA or other federal science organizations.
Experience supporting ocean exploration or marine science initiatives.
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Experience Builder, or similar platforms.
Experience with Python, SQL, R, web GIS, remote sensing, or spatial databases.
Experience mentoring junior staff, interns, or multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to satisfy applicable Department of Commerce and NOAA security requirements.
Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the program's GIS subject matter expert.
Develop and maintain GIS datasets supporting ocean exploration.
Integrate marine, environmental, bathymetric, and expedition datasets from multiple sources.
Design and maintain web-based GIS applications, dashboards, and interactive mapping solutions.
Develop geospatial analyses supporting expedition planning and exploration gap analysis.
Create professional quality 2D and 3D cartographic products and visualizations.
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Perform quality assurance, metadata management, and documentation.
Support reports, executive briefings, presentations, and public engagement products.
Recommend improvements to GIS workflows and visualization methods.
Provide technical guidance to interns, fellows, contractors, and project teams.