Senior GIS Analyst – Coastal & Marine Spatial Data

CSS Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a GIS Analyst to support the NOAA Habitat Mapping team in Silver Spring, Maryland. The successful candidate will manage and analyze complex geospatial data, develop GIS databases, and create maps for environmental assessment projects. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in geospatial analysis. The role demands teamwork and the ability to work independently in various field conditions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional experience in geospatial analysis and data management.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting to manipulate data.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collect geospatial data in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project GIS databases.
• Create GIS maps and conduct data analysis.
• Organize and input data into databases.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS data management

Python scripting

ArcGIS Pro

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, earth science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Excel

Word

Job description

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a GIS Analyst to support the NOAA Habitat Mapping team in Silver Spring, Maryland. The successful candidate will manage and analyze complex geospatial data, develop GIS databases, and create maps for environmental assessment projects. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in geospatial analysis. The role demands teamwork and the ability to work independently in various field conditions.