Job Description

Job Summary

The

GIS Analyst

is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating geographic information system (GIS) databases and producing accurate spatial data visualizations. This role supports planning, engineering, and operational teams by ensuring that mapping products, spatial data, and analytical outputs meet high standards of accuracy, consistency, and usability. The GIS Analyst plays a key role in integrating geospatial information to guide decision-making and enhance service planning across Agile Dream Team projects.

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and update

GIS databases

, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of spatial data. Produce

maps, charts, dashboards, and spatial visualizations

for internal and public use. Conduct

field data verification

and resolve discrepancies in mapping and data layers. Analyze and interpret spatial data to support

transportation planning, infrastructure management, and operational decision-making

. Maintain and improve

metadata and documentation

for datasets according to industry and organizational standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (planning, engineering, IT) to support GIS integration into ongoing projects. Utilize

ESRI ArcGIS tools

and related software for data editing, geoprocessing, and visualization. Stay informed of new technologies, data standards, and spatial analysis techniques to continuously improve system performance.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience:

Entry-level position; experience or coursework in

data analysis, GIS applications (ESRI ArcGIS), and Microsoft Office Suite

preferred.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with

ESRI ArcGIS software

, spatial databases, and mapping principles. Understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data structures. Experience with field data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123) is a plus.

Residency:

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to

Washington D.C.

(on-site position).

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $91,389.30 - $110,060.23 per year

Work Location: In person