Senior GIS Analyst / Project Manager

VHB; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB seeks a Senior GIS Analyst/Project Manager to join our growing GIS team in New England. The role supports a hybrid schedule from MA offices, Providence, RI, or Wethersfield, CT, and involves leading GIS projects across transportation, municipal, energy, and federal clients.

We expect hands-on leadership, mentorship for junior staff, and strong proficiency with Esri software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional GIS experience; at least 4 years in project management.
• BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography; Master’s preferred.
• GISP certification preferred; extensive ArcGIS platform experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support GIS projects to deliver on time, within budget, and per scope.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and assisting with proposals.
• Collaborate with software engineers and GIS professionals to support spatial data processes.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior staff.
• Configure web apps using ArcGIS Online/Portal tools to support projects.
• Communicate effectively and work both independently and in teams.
• Contribute ideas to solve project-related problems and develop scopes of work.
• Develop budget estimates for proposals and RFPs.
• Perform quality control on work products prepared by others.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Project management

Mentorship

Growth mindset

Client relations

Analytical skills

Education

BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning or Geography

Master's degree preferred

GISP certification preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Field Maps

ArcGIS Dashboards

Survey123

Experience Builder

Job description

Senior GIS Analyst / Project Manager

Job Locations

US-RI-Providence | US-MA-Watertown | US-CT-Wethersfield | US-MA-Boston | US-MA-Worcester | US-MA-Springfield | US-VT-Winooski

ID 2026-6147

Category Technology

Type Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type Experienced

# of Openings 1

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst/Project Manager to join our growing team in New England. The ideal candidate will be able to work a hybrid schedule out of one of our Massachusetts offices, our Providence, RI office, or our Wethersfield, CT office; however, other New England office locations may also be considered. This role will be part of VHB's GIS team, supporting a wide range of clients with geographic information system (GIS) services across sectors including transportation, state departments of transportation (DOT), municipal governments, energy, institutional, real estate, and federal agencies.

The successful candidate should have hands-on leadership experience managing projects, serving as a mentor to junior GIS staff and be proficient in the Esri Software Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Enterprise) and proficient in database management. The position offers opportunity in expanding and continuing to shape the group.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support GIS projects and tasks to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with scope, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, contributing to client relationship development, assisting with proposals and interviews, and helping win new GIS-related work and projects.
• Collaborate with software engineers, GIS professionals, project teams, and other stakeholders to support spatial data processes and the development of end-user applications.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and support to junior GIS staff and project team members.
• Provide support in configuring web applications using Esri's ArcGIS Online/Portal (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboard, Web Maps and Hub Sites), to support project work.
• Communicate and be able to work as an individual as well as part of a large team.
• Proactively provide your own ideas and solutions to solve project related problems.
• Provide time estimates, write scopes of work, and develop budget estimates for project proposals and RFPs.
• Perform Quality Control tests on work products done by others.

Skills and Attributes

• Must have a solid understanding of the principles and practices of GIS and cartography.
• Demonstrated experience in task managing or project management on GIS projects of all sizes and complexity.
• Ability to identify GIS-related growth opportunities, support client relationships, and contribute to business development and pursuit activities.
• Geodatabase design, development, management and maintenance.
• Experience configuring web applications using Esri's web application frameworks and products such as Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123.
• Able to create map services and interactive web applications.
• Experience with scripting and automation across Esri's ArcGIS Platform.
• Able to utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion or manipulation. i.e., raster/surface manipulation, mosaic, modify and repurpose imagery for other software.
• Ability to learn new skills and methods on-the-fly, troubleshoot issues, and solve technical problems.
• Innovative spirit and a growth mindset-eager to build new client relationships and expand our visibility in the region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience utilizing GIS technology, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
• BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography
• Master's degree preferred and may be substituted for 1-2 years of experience
• GISP certification preferred
• Extensive experience working across Esri's ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise)

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Massachusetts and Connecticut is $98,000-123,000 and for the position located in Vermont and Maine is $82,000-105,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.