Senior Geospatial Analyst

Dewberry•Fairfax, VA

3d•$91,000 - $118,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Geospatial Analyst for their Tampa, FL, or Fairfax, VA offices. Remote positions may be considered based on experience. This role offers a significant career opportunity within a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm, emphasizing professional growth and the application of cutting-edge technology. The analyst will primarily work on GIS/IT and Remote Sensing projects for state and federal clients across the United States. Key responsibilities include script/macro development, training, production, quality control (QC), and process improvement (innovation) within the Product Line.

Requirements

8+ years of experience working with the initial processing, analysis, and data classification of imagery and topographic/ bathymetric lidar projects.
An understanding of GIS and Lidar data and concepts, including a strong knowledge of various raster and vector data types, coordinate systems, projections, and datums.
Understanding of lidar production workflow and the ability to explain the conceptual basis of lidar acquisition, processing, and deliverable creation.
Understanding of elevation products.
In-depth knowledge of ESRI’s products including ArcGIS 10x, ArcPro.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, resolve problems quickly and efficiently, and collaborate openly.
Experience with Quality Assurance, documentation, and providing feedback.
Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight schedules as required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience mentoring and training junior geospatial staff.
US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lidar mapping sensors.
Strong conceptual understanding of sources of error in airborne lidar datasets and visualizing translation and orientation errors.
Experience in airborne lidar trajectory processing (Applanix PosPac MMS, Novatel Inertial Explorer).
Experience in extracting lidar using sensor vendor specific processing suites (Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Teledyne CARIS, GeoCue True View EVO, etc.).
Strong understanding of aerial acquisition, GPS ground survey, and calibration.
Formal Education in a Surveying/Geomatics/GIS or related field desired.
Ability to attend and speak at conferences, communicate with business partners for future opportunities.
Project Manager experience or certification.
Working experience with Terrasolid Products and MicroStation.
LASTools, LP360, Global Mapper, QGIS experience.
Working knowledge of Python and/or other programming languages.
GDAL Tools, and command line applications highly desirable.
ArcGIS Data Review and Production Editing experience.
NGA certifications, GISP Certification, ASPRS certifications in Lidar or other Remote Sensing technologies.
Experience as an Aerial Sensor Operator.
Current and valid security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support lidar sensor installations and boresight reviews.
Perform quality checks on data post acquisition and troubleshoot acquisition challenges.
Conduct airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing and QC.
Process and extract lidar data from raw formats.
Perform relative and absolute adjustments to lidar data (calibration/alignment/registration).
Perform QAQC on initially processed data to ensure it meets rigorous accuracy requirements.
Perform survey control lay-outs and QC of field surveyed control points.
Create a variety of digital mapping/remotely sensed products using various software platforms.
Collaborate with the Product Line Lead to assist in project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manage and handle production data, including planning and monitoring, assessing management needs, and working with IT and Operations to ensure adequate resources.
Ensure data management protocols are met, including the use of proper files and formats, file locations, storage, and backups.
Implement quality control steps and practices throughout processes to ensure deliverables meet client specifications.
Provide feedback and support for developing and/or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
Work with production staff to support process improvements and collaborate with other Technology/Process Improvement teams to review best practices for product line enhancement, efficiency gains, and quality improvement.
Support improvements to the automation of the production and QC process by providing technical guidance and ideas.
Perform multi-sensor processing, manipulation, and production.
Analyze point clouds and various geospatial data layers derived from point cloud data.
Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).