Geographic Information Systems Analyst - Teamfromscratch

The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer’s Enterprise Data division seeks an on-site Geographic Information Systems Analyst who can leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to analyze, visualize, and manage spatial data to support decision-making within the DC Government. This role involves managing enterprise level geospatial datasets, producing map products, conducting spatial analyses, and configuring low code/no code web-based maps and applications for various projects across city agencies. The GIS Analyst collaborates with departments to meet data requirements, ensures data quality& accuracy, and utilizes platforms like Esri ArcGIS to create accessible maps, applications, and visualizations.

The candidate is expected support the creation and maintain of geospatial datasets, provide spatial analysis, and configure static map production, and web-based geospatial production using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online suite of products including but not limited to Instant Apps, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123, Story Maps, and Hub.

The position requires the candidate to work independently with customers to gather requirements, provide status updates and build relationships

Primary responsibilities:

Manage DC GIS Products and Services (Data, Maps, Reports, and No Code/Low Code Applications) throughout Product Lifecycle (Creation, Implementation, Updates, Usage, Quality Management (QA/QC), and Archival)

Update and Maintain Metadata to support Data Standards and the development of Generative AI Assistance.

Create, update and integrate existing or new GIS data layers using a variety of software.

Coordinate with other technicians and analysts in various projects have a geospatial component.

Provide technical expertise in support of District agencies, personnel, and users consumption of GIS products, services and data.

Support Ad-Hoc requests from various DC Agencies to develop Geospatial Products and Supporting Documentation.

Required Skills:

• 16+ yrs. managing complex geodatabases with ESRI GIS software

• 16+ yrs. manipulating geospatial data (data conversion and geocoding)
• 6 years of extensive understanding and knowledge of Geospatial Science, and GIS principles as they relate to maintenance of Geospatial Data, Products and Service

• 6 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online suite, including Instant Apps, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Survey123, StoryMaps and Hub

• 6 years of Experience in producing high quality Geospatial Data, Products and Services

• 6 years of Experience with Enterprise level Geospatial Relational Data, and Relational Databases including Database Queries and Relational Database Design

• Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of data products

• 5 plus years of experience with creating effective and aesthetically pleasing cartographic outputs

• Ability to achieve results under limited direction

• Ability to complete project tasks individually or as part of a larger team

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Skills in Programming and scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript

• Client-facing experience

• Interest in learning new tools and technologies

• Inventive mindset, with a desire to propose new tools and methods for improving business processes

• Certified GIS Professional (GISP)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience