Senior GIS Analyst - ArcGIS & Web Apps, Hybrid

SoftEdge; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst 3 to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS). The role emphasizes ESRI technologies, ArcGIS Pro, and GIS data management in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in GIS, 5+ years with ESRI GIS technologies, and proven experience in web application development and enterprise GIS tooling. Strong communication will be essential for collaboration with IT and end users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in GIS and GIS application development
• 5+ years of experience with ESRI GIS technologies, particularly ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, development, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial data management
• Analyze, validate, and maintain GIS data associated with maintenance assets
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS applications using ESRI technologies
• Develop complex analysis and multi-layered mapping projects
• Work with ArcGIS Pro 3.x+, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
• Develop GIS tools and applications using appropriate GIS and programming technologies
• Develop and maintain Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and end users
• Troubleshoot, debug, and provide technical support
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users

Skills

GIS analysis

Web application development

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcSDE

Portal

Server

Web Adaptors

Data Stores

Esri Roads & Highways

Oracle SQL

PostgreSQL

Power BI

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst 3 to support the Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS). The role emphasizes ESRI technologies, ArcGIS Pro, and GIS data management in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in GIS, 5+ years with ESRI GIS technologies, and proven experience in web application development and enterprise GIS tooling. Strong communication will be essential for collaboration with IT and end users.