Senior GIS Analyst / Project Manager

VHB•Providence, RI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst/Project Manager to join their growing team in New England. This role will support a wide range of clients with geographic information system (GIS) services across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership experience managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and be proficient in the Esri Software Suite and database management. The position offers an opportunity to expand and shape the GIS group.

Requirements

Solid understanding of the principles and practices of GIS and cartography.
Demonstrated experience in task managing or project management on GIS projects of all sizes and complexity.
Ability to identify GIS-related growth opportunities, support client relationships, and contribute to business development and pursuit activities.
Geodatabase design, development, management and maintenance.
Experience configuring web applications using Esri’s web application frameworks and products such as Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123.
Able to create map services and interactive web applications.
Experience with scripting and automation across Esri’s ArcGIS Platform.
Able to utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion or manipulation. i.e., raster/surface manipulation, mosaic, modify and repurpose imagery for other software.
Ability to learn new skills and methods on-the-fly, troubleshoot issues, and solve technical problems.
Innovative spirit and a growth mindset—eager to build new client relationships and expand our visibility in the region.
8+ years of professional experience utilizing GIS technology, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography.
Extensive experience working across Esri’s ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred and may be substituted for 1-2 years of experience.
GISP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and support GIS projects and tasks to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with scope, quality standards, and client expectations.
Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, contributing to client relationship development, assisting with proposals and interviews, and helping win new GIS-related work and projects.
Collaborate with software engineers, GIS professionals, project teams, and other stakeholders to support spatial data processes and the development of end-user applications.
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and support to junior GIS staff and project team members.
Provide support in configuring web applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Online/Portal (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboard, Web Maps and Hub Sites), to support project work.
Communicate and be able to work as an individual as well as part of a large team.
Proactively provide your own ideas and solutions to solve project related problems.
Provide time estimates, write scopes of work, and develop budget estimates for project proposals and RFPs.
Perform Quality Control tests on work products done by others.