Remote Senior GIS Developer - Marine & ESA Range Maps

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is recruiting a Senior GIS Developer to lead production of federal species range maps for a high-priority ESA data integration program. You will generate marine and anadromous range maps in accordance with FWS SOP, and coordinate reviews with government SMEs to obtain formal sign-offs.

Work location is remote, with responsibilities including data aggregation, CRS transformations, and QA documentation to ensure SOP-compliant deliverables are ready for government sign-off.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications require a degree and 6–12 years of experience depending on degree level.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance; work within the United States.
• Extensive GIS experience focused on species range mapping or federal environmental apps.
• Direct experience with FWS Range Mapping SOP or similar standards.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent GIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for GIS automation and spatial data processing (ArcPy or equivalent).
• Proficiency in SQL for querying spatial data in cloud platforms.
• Experience with CRS transformations and spatial data normalization.
• Experience with spatial intersect validation and Critical Habitat analysis.
• Strong QA documentation for geospatial deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of complete range maps for marine and anadromous taxa compliant with SOP.
• Review FWS SOP at project kickoff.
• Perform spatial data aggregation, CRS transformations, and data normalization.
• Validate spatial intersects against authoritative layers and habitat data.
• Coordinate iterative review cycles with government SMEs and secure sign-off.
• Produce QA documentation for each range map and deliverables.
• Coordinate sign-off with FWS Ecological Services.
• Support post-production map updates and handoff documentation.

Skills

GIS experience

Range mapping

FWS SOP familiarity

Python for GIS

SQL for spatial data

QA documentation

US citizenship & eligible for Public

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography/related field

Master's degree in GIS/Geography/related field

Associates degree with 10+ years experience

High school diploma + 12 years experience

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

ArcPy

SQL tooling

Databricks (cloud platforms)

Job description

Peraton is recruiting a Senior GIS Developer to lead production of federal species range maps for a high-priority ESA data integration program. You will generate marine and anadromous range maps in accordance with FWS SOP, and coordinate reviews with government SMEs to obtain formal sign-offs.

Work location is remote, with responsibilities including data aggregation, CRS transformations, and QA documentation to ensure SOP-compliant deliverables are ready for government sign-off.