GIS Analyst (Water)
About The Position
GFT is currently seeking applicants interested in joining the team as a GIS Analyst in Washington, D.C . This position can be hybrid or remote. Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here. What you'll be challenged to do: This is an excellent opportunity to join and enhance a diverse team that is currently working on a wide range of exciting geospatially based data analytics, data visualization, and automated decision support-oriented projects across the country in several industries, with a focus on water projects. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Implement GIS applications and toolsets, including ArcGIS Online and Enterprise. Configure Esri Web App Builder/Experience Builder for custom solutions. Develop dashboards for data analysis and situational awareness. Deploy and configure field collection apps (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture). Automate processes and data workflows through scripting and participate in client meetings to demo tools. GIS and CAD workflows across Bentley and Autodesk ecosystems to support planning, design, and construction coordination. Process and optimize large-scale point clouds and reality capture data for GIS, engineering, and visualization applications. Develop and manage 3D GIS content, including meshes, solids, and reality models, to support advanced visualization and spatial analysis. What you'll bring to our firm: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Management Information Systems or related field. Minimum 2+ years of professional work experience in GIS using Esri suite of software, including: Use of GIS with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, configuration of ArcGIS Solutions, configuration and customization of Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Web App Builder or ArcGIS Experience Builder. Client-focused and service-oriented. Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Management Information Systems or related field.
- Minimum 2+ years of professional work experience in GIS using Esri suite of software, including:
- Use of GIS with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, configuration of ArcGIS Solutions, configuration and customization of Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Web App Builder or ArcGIS Experience Builder.
- Client-focused and service-oriented.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years of experience in GIS.
- Prior experience with: ArcMap, Collector, and AGOL, configuration of Esri Web App Builder/Experience Builder.
- Prior experience with any of the following:Safe Software FME, Esri Roads and Highways, Python, or ArcPy.
- Past experience with the configuration and deployment of field collection apps (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture).
- Experience with dashboard development for data analysis and situational awareness.
- Experience working in the Transportation or Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry.
Responsibilities
- Implement GIS applications and toolsets, including ArcGIS Online and Enterprise.
- Configure Esri Web App Builder/Experience Builder for custom solutions.
- Develop dashboards for data analysis and situational awareness.
- Deploy and configure field collection apps (Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, QuickCapture).
- Automate processes and data workflows through scripting and participate in client meetings to demo tools.
- GIS and CAD workflows across Bentley and Autodesk ecosystems to support planning, design, and construction coordination.
- Process and optimize large-scale point clouds and reality capture data for GIS, engineering, and visualization applications.
- Develop and manage 3D GIS content, including meshes, solids, and reality models, to support advanced visualization and spatial analysis.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
