GIS Analyst 

GARUD is in search of a motivated, self-driven GIS Analyst to join our team supporting a critical government client. The ideal candidate must have a passion for their work, be innovative, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

About Garud Technology Services

GARUD is a Maryland-based, SBA-Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and a highly-specialized provider of Technical and Professional services to organizations with demanding requirements. Our portfolio of customers includes the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Education (DoED), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal, State and Local Authorities tasked with developing and fielding cutting-edge technologies. Our team includes Engineers, Scientists and Subject Matter Experts with hard-to-find experience and qualifications, and we apply industry accepted quality processes that include CMMI-DEV (Level II Appraised), CMMI-SVC (Level III Appraised) and various ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013). To learn more about GTS go to https: www.garudtechnology.com

Position Overview:

You will manage geographic and spatial data to support the efforts of a federal program management office responsible for the planning, acquisition, deployment, and management of technologies and infrastructure to protect our borders. This entails collecting, managing, analyzing, modeling, and presenting geographic and spatial data, as well as developing maps at various scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, manipulate, and analyze large geospatial databases containing linear infrastructure.
• Develop visualizations of information for management decision-making
• Report metrics on project-specific data analysis
• Develop and maintain an ArcGIS Online portal application for efficient, hands-on geospatial analysis.
• Perform rapid manipulation of spatial data using field and geometric calculators.
• Construct SQL search queries to locate, define, and isolate specific features within extensive databases.
• Utilize feature layers to effectively symbolize and visualize rapidly changing geospatial data
• Develop and implement industry-standard protocols and procedures for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and services, focusing on data modeling and distribution.
• Implement GIS project activities, including map production, geospatial data analysis, and development of data layers, with a focus on linear construction considerations such as environmental and real estate issues.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team (engineers, environmental, real estate, logistics and other specialists) to conduct required analyses from datasets.
• Prioritize geospatial requests received from the government, including Senior Leadership.
• Participate in required planning and coordination calls.
• Provide periodic update reports to Project Managers (PMs).

 Qualifications:

• Relevant experience with data visualization.
• Advanced skills using ESRI ArcPro or similar geospatial tools.
• Ability to rapidly provide geospatial analysis, dynamic, and static maps.
• Strong organizational skills (e.g., time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail).
• Working knowledge of remote/virtual meeting environments such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating collaboration across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to effectively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree in field related to geospatial analysis.
• Preferred Qualification: Professional certification in GIS (e.g., GIS Professional, Esri Technical Certification in ArcGIS, or similar)

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a geography, cartography, environmental science, information technology (IT), or a related discipline
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in geospatial analysis.

Location: Remote, USA.

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to pass CBP Background Investigation.

GARUD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.