Summary Description Of Position

The GIS Analyst position with Erica Lane Enterprises is a DoD Contracted position in support of the 88th Readiness Division of the United States Army Reserve. The position requires regular use of Esri software to perform basic data maintenance and analysis tasks, as well as regular coordination with other DoD offices to ensure data standardization obligations are being met by the data and the team members. The GIS team, and the data they produce, are the insight engine for the primary mission of the supported organization.

The supported organization manages 270+ sites comprised of 800+ buildings across 19 states. All the data related to these sites and buildings, their supporting infrastructure, their capacity and capabilities, and tenancy of the buildings is all maintained and supported in some way by the GIS Team.

The GIS Analyst must be capable of performing spatial data analysis and presenting results in a variety of formats (maps, tables, written reports) to detail findings to supported organization. Analyst must also have strong understanding of data management and standard QA/QC processes.

Minimum Requirements And Qualification

• Bachelors’ Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in position using Esri and GIS-related software platforms
• Broad knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro
• Broad knowledge of Esri’s ModelBuilder, and GIS process automation
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and basic principles of database administration
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience managing service provider/client relationships

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in GIS or GIS-Related Field
• Experience with Real Property Management
• Experience with SharePoint
• Knowledge of Engineering, Construction and the requirements associated with construction projects
• Experience using CAD drawings in conjunction with GIS tools
• Experience or basic knowledge of ArcPy/Python and/or SQL
• Experience training GIS learners
• Experience with Environmental GIS projects

Major Responsibility Areas And Duties

• QA/QC GIS Data, and maintain existing datasets to the specification of specific organizations and schema rules
• Troubleshooting and identify solutions and sources of errors in the data and establish best practices for continued GIS data maintenance in coordination with the GIS Team members and other organization partners
• Perform field collection of GIS Data to update/validate changes using Trimble or similar units
• Convert CAD Data for use in GIS Software
• Perform spatial analysis using GIS software
• Identify and execute methods to automate routine GIS tasks
• Continue to seek and implement ways to improve both individual and team level GIS capabilities
• Update existing organizational maps, and implement efficient map maintenance workflows
• Coordinate with multiple departments within the supported organization to help them leverage GIS in order to meet their mission objectives
• Engage with senior leadership figures to discuss and assess GIS systems and data, team capabilities, the limitations of those, and providing the best available solutions to complex problems requiring GIS support
• Assist Program Manager in identifying key areas where GIS Team capabilities could be improved or streamlined
• Normal Travel Requirement is 2-5 trips per year spanning only Mon-Fri during primary construction season, and often minimal during the winter months. Travel is self-scheduled and flexible to personal needs, and usually lasts 2-5 days per trip. It is fully reimbursed, with additional per diem pay.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Conditions

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position requires typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to walking, standing, bending, reaching, turning, kneeling, or crouching to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift, move, and transport items occasionally up to 10 pounds.

Work is generally conducted in an inside environment, but may also involve some outside work, depending on the task. The inside environment may be in an office or cubicle with close quarters, with low to moderate noise, and bright or dim lighting. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates and while on travel.

Erica Lane Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA/Affirmative Action federal contractor. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.

At the time of hiring, employees are required to sign a written statement acknowledging that they are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Employees who do not have an individualized written employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, these employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reason.