GIS Analyst - Fort Devens, MA

Colorado State University•Devens, MA

About The Position

The GIS Analyst provides geospatial support to Fort Devens, Massachusetts, through the Army’s Sustainable Range Program (SRP) and Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program. The position creates, updates, manages, and performs quality control on GIS data to ensure compliance with Army data standards. Work includes geospatial analysis, map production, field data collection, and support for other SRP functions. Fieldwork may involve exposure to inclement weather, including heat, humidity, cold, and rain. The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), a research, education, and service unit within Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources, applies science to promote sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense and other public lands. Through technical support, applied research, and career development and learning opportunities, CEMML supports resource stewardship and collaborates with sponsors and CSU to address complex environmental issues. The position develops and maintains SRP GIS data for Fort Devens; ensures compliance with Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE), project metadata requirements, and quality control standards; and provides geospatial analysis, cartographic products, and GIS support for ITAM, Range Operations, Range Modernization, and SRP unit training. It develops and maintains Military Installation Maps and SRP geospatial data layers, collects and validates data through analysis, imagery, range charrettes, and field surveys, and manages GIS program needs such as software, hardware, imagery, supplies, travel, training, and sustainment. The analyst coordinates with installation program managers and staff, conducts field data collection, and completes monthly reports. The position has no direct reports. New hires must complete a pre-employment criminal background check and comply with requirements for obtaining a Common Access Card, including completing a NACI/SF85 and passing a federal background check. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Visa sponsorship is not provided, and employment of foreign nationals requires prior Government approval. Apply by November 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time for full consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as geography, cartography, Geographic Information Science, or environmental science.
At least three years of work experience in a relevant field.
Legally eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.
Must comply with requirements to obtain and retain eligibility for a Common Access Card, including completing a NACI/SF85 and successfully passing a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as geography, cartography, Geographic Information Science, or environmental science.
Experience creating and distributing informational products.
Experience providing subject matter expertise to an ACOM, ASCC, and/or Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) on RCMP-T-related tasks, as demonstrated through past performance.
Experience working on public lands with multiple land management and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated work experience with land rehabilitation and maintenance.
Experience operating all-terrain vehicles and light to heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain all SRP GIS data for Fort Devens, ensuring compliance with SDSFIE, project metadata requirements, and quality control checks.
Provide geospatial analysis, cartographic products, and GIS support for ITAM, Range Operations, Range Modernization, and SRP unit training.
Develop, maintain, and update Military Installation Maps in accordance with MIM Production Guidance Documentation, RCMP requirements, and mission needs.
Develop, manage, and maintain SRP proponent geospatial data layers, including DAMO-TRS (SRP) SDSFIE Army Adaptation data, in compliance with applicable strategies, quality assurance plans, Army strategy, and Command Geospatial standards.
Perform data reporting, upgrades, and quality assurance corrections.
Build, collect, and validate geospatial data through analysis, imagery, range charrettes, and field surveys and measurements to support SRP field operations, Range Modernization, ITAM, and Army strategic geospatial objectives.
Manage SRP GIS program needs, including software and hardware requirements and updates, imagery acquisition, supplies, travel, training, and sustainment of GIS capabilities for SRP staff.
Coordinate routinely with installation program managers and staff at supported bases to review data, provide status updates, and support program needs.
Collect and evaluate existing spatial data from disparate sources.
Conduct field data collection using GPS, perform orthorectification of aerial photography, and digitize features from imagery.
Complete required monthly reports.