GIS Analyst 3

TOMORROW HIRE•Mechanicsville, VA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Analyst 3 will provide advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, application development, and technical coordination for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Central Office Maintenance Division's Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS). Reporting to the HMMS Program Manager, the analyst will analyze, validate, maintain, and enhance geospatial datasets associated with highway maintenance assets. The position develops and maintains GIS tools, web applications, spatial analysis workflows, and multi-layered mapping solutions using ESRI technologies and supporting programming environments. The role requires proficiency with ArcGIS Pro 3.x or later, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, GIS application development, and Python scripting. The analyst also serves as a technical liaison among VDOT's Information Technology Division, asset management system administrators, and users with varying technical backgrounds, translating operational needs into practical GIS solutions and communicating technical information clearly to nontechnical stakeholders. The position calls for independent management of complex development and analysis work. This is a hybrid contract assignment in Mechanicsville, Virginia, requiring on-site work three to four days per week, with remaining scheduled days remote subject to agency requirements. Occasional travel within Virginia may be required. The worker must physically reside in the United States throughout the assignment and be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The stated assignment dates are November 10, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field with GIS experience.
At least 6 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
At least 5 years of experience with the ESRI GIS software suite, including ArcGIS Pro 3.x or later.
At least 5 years of experience communicating technical information effectively to nontechnical computer users, verbally and in writing.
At least 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications, as specified in the requisition description.
Demonstrated expertise with ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise, including Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
Experience developing complex GIS analysis and mapping projects.
Ability to independently develop GIS tools and applications, conduct advanced spatial analyses, and produce multi-layered maps.
Proficiency in Python scripting and GIS-related automation.
Strong problem-solving, application design, development, debugging, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Availability to work on-site in Mechanicsville, Virginia, 3–4 days per week.
Availability for occasional in-state travel when required.
Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) and ESRI Roads & Highways or comparable technologies.
Experience developing and maintaining LRS solutions and GIS applications supporting spatial data management.
Proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
Experience developing web applications using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and associated datasets.
Experience with reporting and data visualization tools, particularly Microsoft Power BI.

Responsibilities

Perform complex GIS analyses supporting highway maintenance operations and asset management.
Analyze, validate, maintain, and improve geospatial datasets associated with roadway and maintenance assets.
Develop detailed, multi-layered maps and spatial analysis products using ESRI GIS technologies.
Identify and resolve spatial data quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity issues.
Support enterprise asset data management through GIS data organization, analysis, and maintenance.
Develop and maintain GIS tools, applications, and technical solutions using ArcGIS Pro 3.x or later.
Work with ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise components, including ArcGIS Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
Support GIS application functionality, spatial data access, and enterprise GIS integration requirements.
Troubleshoot GIS software, application, and data-related technical issues.
Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain web-based GIS applications using JavaScript mapping technologies and ESRI web development tools.
Develop features that improve the accessibility and usability of geographic information and support integration with enterprise data sources and business workflows.
Maintain reliable GIS application performance.
Develop and maintain Python scripts for GIS analysis, data processing, and application workflows; automate repetitive GIS activities.
Troubleshoot and debug scripts, applications, and spatial processing workflows.
Collaborate with the HMMS Program Manager, ITD teams, asset management system administrators, and business users.
Serve as a technical liaison between GIS stakeholders and users with differing levels of technical expertise.
Translate operational requirements into GIS tools, applications, and analytical solutions, and support GIS integration with highway maintenance and enterprise asset management systems.
Communicate technical findings, application functionality, and data issues to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Independently plan and execute complex GIS analysis and mapping projects.
Validate application outputs and spatial analysis results for accuracy and reliability.
Support application enhancements and continuous improvement, document technical solutions, and communicate development progress.