Senior GIS Developer - Range Mapping Lead

Peraton; Texas; Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior GIS Developer to lead production of federal species range maps for a high-priority data integration program. You will produce range maps for marine and anadromous taxa in compliance with the FWS SOP, coordinating iterative review cycles with government SMEs and obtaining formal sign-off.

The role is remote within the United States and requires ArcGIS/QGIS, Python, and SQL expertise, experience with CRS transformations, data normalization, and QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal range mapping standards and SOPs.
• Proficiency in GIS software and programming for data integration.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Knowledge of coordination with federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of marine and anadromous range maps per SOP.
• Coordinate sign-off with FWS SMEs and NOAA Fisheries.
• Perform spatial data normalization and CRS transformations.
• Validate spatial intersects against authoritative layers.
• Produce QA documentation and deliver government-ready maps.
• Support post-production handoff and updates.

Skills

GIS experience

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python for GIS

SQL for spatial data

Coordinate transforms

QA documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master's degree + 6 years

Associates + 10 years

High school diploma + 12 years

Tools

ArcPy scripting

Databricks

SQL Server

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior GIS Developer to lead the production of federal species range maps for a high-priority data integration program. You will produce range maps for marine and anadromous taxa in compliance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), facilitating iterative review cycles with government SMEs and coordinating formal government sign-off.

The Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have identified a critical gap in the federal government's ability to conduct comprehensive Endangered Species Act (ESA) research. While FWS operates an authoritative web-based platform for managing data for terrestrial and freshwater species, it does not currently include NMFS marine and anadromous species data forcing agencies to rely on separate, manual processes. This program closes that gap by integrating marine and anadromous species data into the existing FWS platform, creating a single, unified experience for all ESA-listed species.

Work Location: Remote

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Lead species range map production, producing complete range maps for all marine and anadromous taxa in full compliance with the FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Obtain and review the FWS Range Mapping SOP at or before project kickoff.
• Conduct spatial data aggregation and normalization of range data from cloud data platform outputs, applying CRS transformations and spatial format standardization.
• Validate spatial intersects against authoritative geographic layers, addressing dynamic habitat boundaries and overlapping Critical Habitat designations.
• Facilitate iterative range map review cycles with both FWS Ecological Services and NOAA Fisheries (National Marine Fisheries Service) SMEs, incorporating feedback and producing revised map versions.
• Produce QA documentation for each individual range map, ensuring all maps meet SOP acceptance criteria before submission for government sign-off.
• Coordinate FWS Ecological Services sign-off on the Range Map Set deliverable.Support the development of updated range maps post-production as part of operational handoff documentation.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years professional experience, or a Masters degree and 6 years professional experience, or an Associates degree and 10 years professional experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years' professional experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; all work must be performed within the United States.
• Extensive GIS experience with a focus on species range mapping or federal environmental applications.
• Direct experience with FWS Range Mapping SOP or equivalent federal range mapping standards.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for GIS automation and spatial data processing, including ArcPy or equivalent scripting libraries.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and validating spatial data within cloud data platforms.
• Experience with coordinate reference system transformations and spatial data normalization.
• Experience conducting spatial intersect validation and Critical Habitat analysis.
• Strong QA documentation skills for geospatial deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NOAA Fisheries marine or anadromous species range data
• Familiarity with Databricks or cloud data platforms for spatial data retrieval
• Experience coordinating formal government deliverable approvals
• GISP certification or equivalent

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.