Senior Geospatial Analyst — Lead GIS Solutions & Analytics

GeoSearch; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoSearch in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Geospatial Analyst III to work hands-on with spatial data, analysis, and Esri technologies to support federal, state, and local clients. You will tackle technical tasks independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative geospatial solutions.

The role requires in-office presence at least three days weekly and offers a competitive pay range of $77K to $99K annually, with opportunities to lead GIS projects and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field.
• 5+ years of Esri technology experience, especially AGOL tools.
• Ability to work independently in an Agile environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial analyses using Esri software to support planning, emergency management, engineering, asset management, environmental, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop maps, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct network, proximity, suitability, spatial statistics, and geoprocessing analyses.
• Support GIS-based decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Work with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and related Esri apps.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize GIS databases, feature services, web maps, applications, and data workflows within ArcGIS environments.
• Collaborate with GIS developers, system administrators, and project teams to design and enhance geospatial solutions.
• Act as a technical lead for assigned tasks, interface with clients, provide status updates, and review work for quality.
• Plan and execute geospatial tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of GIS datasets, analyses, maps, applications, and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot GIS data, application, and workflow issues and develop effective solutions.
• Mentor junior GIS professionals and support knowledge sharing across teams.
• Support proposal development, technical approaches, and project planning activities.
• Evaluate emerging geospatial technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Independent work

Agile development

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Survey123

Field Maps

Experience Builder

Dashboards

ArcGIS Hub

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

GeoSearch in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Geospatial Analyst III to work hands-on with spatial data, analysis, and Esri technologies to support federal, state, and local clients. You will tackle technical tasks independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative geospatial solutions.

The role requires in-office presence at least three days weekly and offers a competitive pay range of $77K to $99K annually, with opportunities to lead GIS projects and mentor junior staff.