GIS Solution Engineer- Defense & Intel

Esri • Vienna, VA

19h

About The Position

We are looking for a talented GIS expert with a passion for Defense and Intelligence workflows. As a subject matter expert, you’re a natural at crafting the right solution for the problem at hand. Not only do you create innovative solutions, you inspire industry professionals to leverage the power of GIS technology. Join a large technical team where you can grow skills rapidly, collaborate with other experts, and stay ahead of tech trends. Be a technical advisor and visionary for customers on their most complex business challenges. Leverage your problem-solving skills to demonstrate the value of GIS and how it finds unique patterns, trends, and understanding.
At Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications
• 1+ years of experience in supporting civilian sciences or a related scientific community
• Understanding of ArcGIS from a basic IT context (such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)
• Experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design as well as a general understanding of the business development processes
• Knowledge of basic cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS)
• Remarkable presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50% (typically 25% or less)
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
• Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri software
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Python and/or JavaScript

Responsibilities

• Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to our customers by addressing the critical challenges they face. Define and deliver strategies to customers that align Esri technology with their business.
• Be an expert. Become a subject matter expert of the defense and intelligence community as well as a technical expert of ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about Esri technologies and thoroughly communicate the Esri message. Be a visionary for your customers anticipating their needs and the technology trends that may impact them.
• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Support your team as you help plan and execute sales strategies.
• Tell our story. Present technical demonstrations of proposed solutions to customers. Successfully design presentations for technical and non-technical customers. Provide best practices related to the use, deployment, and administration of Esri technology. Present at conferences and trade shows.

Benefits

• Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees