GIS Analyst

Straughan Environmental Inc•Columbia, MD

4h•$54,000 - $60,000

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated GIS professional with 1-3 years of full-time experience to join our growing GIS & Technology team. The GIS Analyst I plays a key role in developing, managing, and quality-controlling geospatial data and applications that support environmental, engineering, planning, and asset management initiatives. This early career role is ideal for someone who has moved beyond entry-level production mapping and is ready to take ownership of datasets, workflows, and technical problem-solving in a collaborative, client-focused consulting environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of one year full-time professional GIS experience that includes experience in the preparation of GIS products (maps, data, documents) for state or local government or utilities, using Esri GIS software.
Knowledge and experience with Esri software, including Arc Pro, Arc Map, ArcGIS Online, Survey 123, and Field Maps for ArcGIS.
Beginner knowledge and experience with cartography, projections and coordinate systems, georeferencing, topology, and digitization best practices.
Beginner knowledge and experience with Enterprise, Experience Builder, Story Maps, Model Builder, Python, and Arcade.
Beginner knowledge and experience with MD iMap and other publicly available data sources.
Ability to develop compliant metadata and support data conversion processes.
Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams).
Strong verbal, organizational, and written communication skills.
Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
Experience working in cross-functional teams in a consulting environment and meeting production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience and interest in emerging technologies, automation, scripting, and workflow optimization.
Experience supporting enterprise GIS or asset management systems.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Design, create, maintain, and integrate geospatial datasets and metadata across multiple concurrent projects.
Process and analyze raster and vector data to support engineers, environmental scientists, and planners.
Perform spatial analysis and data interpretation to support decision-making and regulatory reporting.
Ensure proper projection management, topology integrity, and data standardization.
Develop and maintain GIS applications using Esri platforms and web-based tools.
Support field data collection workflows using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.
Contribute to development of GIS-based tools that support asset lifecycle tracking and reporting.
Document workflows, SOPs, and user guidance materials.
Conduct QA/QC of geodatabases, maps, reports, and documentation.
Troubleshoot technical issues and propose practical, scalable solutions.
Coordinate GIS data across desktop, web, and mobile environments.
Provide internal technical support and promote best practices in GIS implementation.
Prepare technical reports, graphics, map figures, and data summaries.
Develop cartographically sound map products for public and agency use.
Support client deliverables with clear, accurate, and professional documentation.