Sr. GIS Solution Engineer- Health & Sciences

ESRI; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 98,592 - 173,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ESRI is looking for GIS Solution Engineers to join their Health & Sciences team in Vienna, Virginia. In this role, you'll advise clients, demonstrate GIS technology, and solve complex challenges using Esri tools. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience with Esri technology and a background in the sciences.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $98,592 to $173,576 USD, along with exceptional health benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation. Join a team that values curiosity and innovation!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology.
• 3+ years of experience in the sciences community.
• Broad knowledge of ArcGIS from an IT context.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and support selling Esri software.
• Be an expert in Esri technology.
• Proactively craft and propose solutions.
• Design presentations for various audiences.

Skills

Esri technology expertise

Spatial analysis

Programming (Python, R, JavaScript)

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field

Job description

Overview

GIS Solution Engineers on our Health & Sciences team are highly technical, trusted advisors to customers across the sciences community including NOAA, NASA, Health and Human Services (HHS), the Census Bureau, and much more. They inspire customers supporting mission‑critical work pushing GIS to new heights. Not only do they create innovative solutions, they talk about solutions in ways that get others excited about the power of GIS technology.

Solution Engineers collaborate across Esri and advise customers on their most complex business challenges. Leveraging problem‑solving and critical listening skills, they demonstrate the value of GIS finding unique patterns, trends, and understanding. Each day poses new challenges and new discoveries with ArcGIS. At Esri, your ideas and curiosity are celebrated, and a growth mindset isn’t just encouraged – it’s the standard.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Gain access to technical enterprise‑level decision makers and lead technical meetings that drive revenue.
• Be an expert. Be a technical leader of Esri technology as well as a subject matter expert of spatial data science. Demonstrate your advanced understanding of sales strategies and initiatives to develop complex solutions for Esri’s most strategic customers. Understand an organization’s business structure, associated workflows, third‑party business systems, and integration points. Share knowledge and coach new team members on best practices.
• Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to our customers by addressing the critical challenges they face. Define and deliver complex strategies that align Esri technology with our largest customers’ business needs.
• Tell our story. Design presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences within Esri’s largest customers. Provide configuration guidance and best practices. Present at large conferences and executive engagements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications
• 3+ years of experience in the sciences community
• Broad knowledge of ArcGIS from an IT context (such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)
• Demonstrated experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design
• Understanding of sales and business development processes
• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architecture
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS)
• Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems including data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms
• Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python, R, and JavaScript
• Remarkable presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50% (typically below 25%)
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience incorporating real‑time information streams with existing GIS data and IT infrastructure
• Knowledge of digitalization strategies that include mobile, IoT, advanced analytics and data science (AI/ML), and imagery
• Master’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in spatial data science and advanced spatial analysis, including geoprocessing, spatial statistics, and deriving insights from structured and unstructured data

Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry‑leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Base salary range: $98,592 – $173,576 USD

Employment Opportunity & EEO Statement

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.