Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Intecon•Alexandria, VA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

INTECON is looking for a highly skilled Intermediate GIS Analyst to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) Operations Center by delivering geospatial analysis and GIS products that strengthen situational awareness, incident reporting, and executive-level briefings. This role maintains and enhances the FPS Common Operating Picture (COP) through timely map production, data layer management, and ESRI portal application support. The analyst works independently in a deadline-driven environment and trains watch standers and FPS personnel on GIS tools and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BA/BS or MA/MS).
5 years of experience in geographic information systems analysis or related work; advanced graphic/presentation development skills; performs all functional duties independently.
Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

GIS Professional (GISP).
Esri Technical Certification(s) (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, or relevant Esri credentialing).
Formal training in cartographic design, geospatial analytics, or incident/event geospatial support.

Responsibilities

Maintain situational awareness of DHS-related events, incidents, and threats to anticipate geospatial reporting requirements that may impact FPS protected federal facilities and operations.
Produce time-sensitive GIS products in support of emergent incident reporting, operational reporting, RFIs, and executive briefings, ensuring products are accurate, clear, and optimized for senior leader consumption.
Maintain and update the FPS Common Operating Picture (COP) by developing and sustaining geospatial views that reflect current incidents, operations, and impacts to FPS protected sites.
Maintain the GIS database and ensure data layers are current, validated, and aligned to reporting needs (e.g., facility proximity/impact mapping, event footprints, regional overlays, and operational reference layers).
Administer FPS GIS portal group membership and content governance by managing access, archiving outdated materials, and maintaining an organized, operationally useful portal environment.
Configure, modify, and support ESRI portal applications (as required), including Web App Builder, Survey123, Workforce, and Story Maps, enabling mission users to collect, view, and share geospatial information efficiently.
Train watch standers and FPS personnel on GIS tools, portal applications, and repeatable mapping workflows to improve consistency and speed of geospatial product delivery during steady-state and incident operations.
Coordinate with FPS programs with geospatial elements (including MIST/Telematics and related initiatives) to ensure data alignment, interoperability, and effective operational use of geospatial capabilities.
Coordinate with the DHS Geospatial Center of Excellence to stay current on DHS-provided geospatial capabilities and identify opportunities to enhance FPS geospatial support.
Support development of executive-level reports, products, and briefings as directed by the Senior Watch Officer (SWO), ensuring GIS visuals and supporting narratives meet Watch production standards.
Produce reporting products and briefs that integrate geospatial analysis with operational context, clearly explaining impacts, relationships, and relevance to FPS operations.
Maintain documentation of GIS procedures and content management practices to support continuity, repeatability, and version control of geospatial products.