Geospatial Analyst - Disaster Operations & Analytics

NV5•Dulles, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support the National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC), a FEMA-supported program focused on delivering timely geospatial intelligence, situational awareness, and economic impact insights during disasters and large-scale disruptions. This role is ideal for a hands-on GIS professional who can rapidly build and update maps, work across the Esri ecosystem and QGIS, and leverage Python to support data processing, automation, and repeatable analytics. The analyst will support both steady-state monitoring and disaster activation operations, where rapid turnaround, accuracy, and collaboration are critical. At NV5 , we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential. NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

Requirements

3+ years of professional GIS experience
Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and the Esri suite
Proficiency working with QGIS
Practical experience using Python for GIS or data workflows
Strong understanding of spatial analysis concepts
Ability to work efficiently under time pressure
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting disaster response, emergency management, or FEMA-related projects
Familiarity with hazard datasets (flood, wildfire, wind, landslide)
Experience with dashboards and web GIS
Knowledge of data governance or enterprise GIS practices

Responsibilities

Rapidly develop, update, and maintain operational maps and geospatial products in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and QGIS
Produce high-quality static and interactive maps to support disaster monitoring, response, and recovery efforts
Integrate hazard footprints with business, infrastructure, and lifeline datasets
Support hotspot, proximity, overlay, and exposure analyses aligned with FEMA operational needs
Use Python for geospatial data processing, ETL workflows, and basic automation (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas, Pandas)
Support repeatable analytics and scalable workflows for multi-event and multi-region reporting
Assist with data validation, transformation, and quality checks across multiple data sources
Manage and organize spatial and tabular datasets across formats (FGDB, GeoPackage, Parquet, CSV, REST services)
Support data ingestion from federal, state, local, and commercial sources
Maintain clean, well-documented data structures and metadata
Collaborate with data engineers, economists, and developers
Participate in disaster activation rotations, providing extended-hour support as needed
Assist with rapid-turnaround map updates, situation reports, and executive-level briefings
Coordinate with project leadership to ensure products meet operational timelines