Strategic GIS Analyst for Urban Planning & Maps

The Diallo Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diallo Group in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a GIS Specialist to support our federal planning and design practice from our Alexandria, Virginia office. This role extends beyond map production to using geospatial data for planning analysis, alternatives development, infrastructure assessments, and client decision-making.

Responsibilities include developing maps, dashboards, databases, and analytical products; performing spatial analysis for land use and infrastructure; coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of professional GIS experience preferred.
• Experience in urban planning, master planning, architecture/engineering, or federal consulting environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro and related GIS applications.
• Experience with spatial analysis, geodatabases, cartography, and data management.
• Federal or DoD project experience is highly desirable.
• Understanding of planning concepts and ability to translate planning information into clear visual products.
• GIS certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop GIS maps, exhibits, dashboards, databases, and analytical products for federal planning projects.
• Perform spatial analysis for land use, facilities, infrastructure, and planning alternatives.
• Support development plans, facility programming, and related planning studies.
• Prepare existing-conditions, constraints, opportunities, and preferred-development exhibits.
• Manage and maintain project GIS databases and geospatial datasets.
• Coordinate GIS products with planners, engineers, architects, and landscape architects.
• Participate in planning charrettes and support real-time mapping and analysis.
• Produce high-quality graphics and maps for reports, presentations, and client briefings.
• Conduct QA/QC of spatial data and mapping deliverables.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Spatial analysis

Geodatabases

Cartography

Data management

Planning concepts

Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

The Diallo Group in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a GIS Specialist to support our federal planning and design practice from our Alexandria, Virginia office. This role extends beyond map production to using geospatial data for planning analysis, alternatives development, infrastructure assessments, and client decision-making.

Responsibilities include developing maps, dashboards, databases, and analytical products; performing spatial analysis for land use and infrastructure; coordinating with