GIS Analyst

Company: Blue Raster
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

At Blue Raster, we pride ourselves in developing applications and tools that help our clients solve, clarify, and visualize many of the world's critical challenges. Since 2002, we've partnered at the senior level with leading global organizations, helping them share their unique stories through the powerful visual medium of interactive maps.* COVID-19 Update This position will be 100% remote until our office resumes normal procedures, with the possibility of it being a long-term remote position.THE POSITIONWe are looking for a GIS Analyst who is passionate about delivering projects with a positive impact to join our team. The successful candidate will be both independent and collaborative and possess the desire to continuously learn and teach others about the latest technologies. You'll work with a talented team to analyze spatial data and build modern web GIS applications that have a direct impact on our clients and their global missions.Primary Responsibilities?* Preparing GIS data for use in web mapping applications (especially ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS) * Support building workflows for the latest ArcGIS Solutions and Esri Configurable Applications including ArcGIS Operations Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, and StoryMaps * Developing and maintaining Python scripts and geoprocessing packages for GIS analysis, data management, and visualization workflows * Working with clients to acquire and process data and setup map documents * Data creation and mining for existing, industry-standard national, state and local datasets * Testing interactive web mapping applications and providing feedback/bug reports to the development team * Installing and Configuring ArcGIS Enterprise Requirements* 2+ years of professional experience working in the GIS industry?* Python development skills Professional experience writing custom scripts* Demonstrated knowledge of ArcGIS 10.6 +?* Esri suite experience including ArcGIS Pro and extensions, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise?(Server, Portal, ImageServer a plus), Experience with ArcGIS Dashboards/Operations Dashboard* Knowledge of latest geospatial cloud technologies needed for building modern web GIS applications* Experience with Raster Analysis and Raster Functions* Experience working with relational databases?(SQL Server, PostGreSQL)* Ability to participate in a fast paced, highly collaborative, team environment; Strong oral and written communication skills?* Keen interest in learning new technology (especially interactive web mapping applications); interest or knowledge of cloud technologies a plus* Bachelor or Master degree in Geography/GIS or related discipline; or equivalent experience * Must be legally eligible to work in the United StatesBenefitsLocated in the vibrant, metro-accessible Court House neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, Blue Raster offers a friendly work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. Our benefits package includes* CareFirst Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA option* 401k benefits* Paid Time Off and Personal Time that starts on your first day* Parental Leave * Metro Benefits/Bike-friendly office* Training opportunities* Support for personal and career growthWe also provide opportunities to work on a number of concurrent projects with clients from a variety of sectors, including Conservation, Health, Government, Global Affairs, and Education.

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