Geospatial Analyst

Vantor•Chantilly, VA

2d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Vantor is seeking an experienced Geospatial Analyst to support mission-critical geospatial initiatives through the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our ArcGIS Enterprise environment. This individual will serve as the team's primary resource for ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, geospatial modeling, and enterprise GIS capabilities. The ideal candidate has a passion for geospatial technology, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and takes the initiative to stay current with ESRI's rapidly evolving suite of products. This role is expected to evaluate new capabilities, recommend practical improvements, and help the team maximize the value of the ArcGIS platform while supporting customer mission needs. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of professional GIS experience.
Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro.
Experience administering or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal for ArcGIS.
Experience developing geoprocessing workflows using ModelBuilder.
Experience publishing and managing GIS services.
Strong understanding of enterprise geodatabases, spatial data management, and GIS architecture.
Experience performing spatial analysis and producing high-quality cartographic products.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
U.S. Citizen
Active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python (ArcPy) for GIS automation.
Experience with Arcade expressions.
Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Dashboards, StoryMaps, Survey123, Field Maps, QuickCapture, Instant Apps, and other ArcGIS applications.
Experience with ArcGIS Notebook Server, Image Server, or Raster Analytics.
Experience integrating GIS solutions with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or enterprise geodatabases.
ESRI Technical Certification(s).
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community customers.
Active security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance geospatial datasets, maps, and analytical products using ArcGIS Pro.
Design, build, and optimize geoprocessing workflows using ModelBuilder and Python automation where appropriate.
Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal for ArcGIS, hosted services, web maps, web applications, user management, content management, and security.
Publish, maintain, and optimize feature services, map services, imagery services, and enterprise GIS applications.
Develop scalable GIS workflows that improve automation, data quality, operational efficiency, and repeatability.
Perform spatial analysis and create high-quality geospatial products to support mission planning and decision-making.
Troubleshoot ArcGIS Pro, Portal, Enterprise, and GIS application issues.
Collaborate with developers, project managers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders to design and implement effective geospatial solutions.
Document GIS workflows, technical procedures, and best practices.
Serve as the team's primary technical resource for ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Portal for ArcGIS.
Continuously evaluate new ESRI products, software releases, and platform capabilities to identify opportunities for improving mission support and operational efficiency.
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts using emerging ESRI technologies.
Recommend enhancements to existing GIS workflows based on new product capabilities and industry best practices.
Stay current through ESRI conferences, webinars, training, technical blogs, user communities, and professional certifications.
Share knowledge with teammates by demonstrating new capabilities, documenting recommended practices, and providing technical guidance when appropriate.
Collaborate with other technical staff to integrate new GIS capabilities into existing applications and workflows.