GIS Analyst

CSS•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

CSS is seeking to hire a GIS Analyst to join the NOAA Seascape Ecology and Analytics (SEA) Branch! We need a qualified individual to process, analyze and manage geospatial data to support a variety of environmental assessment, restoration, and habitat modeling projects. This position requires proficiency with GIS software and the technical aspects of processing and managing large and complex geospatial datasets. Familiarity with coastal, marine, or freshwater datasets are desirable. The ideal candidate will drive innovative GIS solutions, engage, and work closely with a project team, and have excellent problem-solving skills. The NOAA Seascape Ecology and Analytics (SEA) Branch is an interdisciplinary research group of contract and federal employees within NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/), a nationally recognized scientific research program that conducts spatial ecological analysis, statistical modeling, ecological forecasting, and predictive mapping to support marine ecosystem management, conservation, and spatial planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Earth Science, Computer Science, or closely related field, and at least one year of professional experience performing geospatial analysis, GIS data management, geospatial project coordination, or spatial modeling.
An Associate's Degree may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree; a Master's Degree in GIS or closely related field may substitute for professional experience.
Experience with data preparation, data management, workflows, cartography, spatial analysis, and coordinate reference systems
Experience with compiling and manipulating raster datasets
Proficiency using R, Python, or other similar scripting languages to manipulate data and develop reproducible workflows
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
Ability to maintain focus on routine and repetitive tasks, and strong attention to detail and task tracking
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with strong organizational and time management skills
Able to work on a small boat collecting and/or managing geospatial data
Experience with basic computer programs such as excel and word
Able to work in the US without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with coastal, marine, or freshwater datasets are desirable.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and process spatial data from various sources such as lidar, multibeam, remotely operated vehicle navigation systems, satellite imagery, GPS data, and public datasets
Conduct statistical analysis to analyze scientific data and to determine accuracy of derived products, such as maps and models
Integrate spatial data from various sources, including with non-spatial datasets to provide comprehensive analyses
Develop and maintain geodatabases and other geospatial data management tools to promote efficient access and retrieval of project data
Design and produce high-quality maps and visual representations of geospatial data for reports, presentations, and decision support
Develop and manage web maps and dashboards
Create geoprocessing and data management workflows
Utilize Python, R and other scripts to support data processing and analysis
Develop metadata and prepare technical documentation describing workflows
Support project field teams in developing data collection tools for GIS and field surveys
Work in the field to collect geospatial data using a variety of environmental instruments and sensors
Work closely with scientists, analysts, engineers, and other team members to integrate GIS capabilities into broader project workflows