Senior GIS Analyst

HDR•Washington, DC

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to develop and implement geospatial solutions for transportation clients and projects. The role works in a professional, multidisciplinary environment alongside engineers, environmental scientists, and transportation planners, and requires effective collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients. The successful candidate will apply GIS technology to solve problems and provide client services, with strong GIS and Esri expertise, cartographic proficiency, and the ability to research, learn, and grow professionally. Projects include geospatial solutions for desktop, web, and mobile platforms. The Senior GIS Analyst provides technical and project leadership for GIS work, including advanced spatial analysis, project planning and budgeting, proposal development, quality assurance, and supervision of other GIS professionals. The position also develops spatial analysis models, geodatabase schemas, analysis methods, and web GIS applications using Esri products. HDR describes its employee-owned culture as collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on employee participation and belonging.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a closely related field.
At least 8 years of practical GIS experience; an advanced degree in a relevant field may offset 4 years of experience.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS extensions such as 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Apps.
Experience with ETL tools such as FME and advanced analyst tools such as Arcade and ArcGIS Notebooks.
Experience with Esri Solutions and Products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing reports that summarize spatial analyses and communicating findings with charts, tables, and narrative.
Ability to lead GIS projects, including developing technical approaches, scheduling, and quality assurance.
Maintain continuous technical currency.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Esri Certification.
GISP, AICP, PE, or another professional certification.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and remain responsive to meet ambitious client deadlines.
Expertise developing geodatabases and schemas, including domains and subtypes, and working with Access/SQL and other databases.
Extensive experience in map generation and data visualization.
Extensive experience applying geospatial concepts, methodologies, and solutions to transportation projects.
Experience with FME.
Experience with Utility Network.
Experience in wastewater, stormwater, or drinking water management.
Experience in scripting, database management, and software development.
Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently organize, conceptualize, and conduct large, advanced spatial analyses as a project manager or GIS technical team leader using Esri ArcGIS software.
Work with non-GIS project managers and clients to design and effectively use GIS on transportation planning projects.
Provide GIS technical leadership to the area GIS team and GIS power users.
Serve as a GIS lead for project marketing, budget development, and resource scheduling.
Prepare scope language and fee estimates for proposal development.
Prepare quality assurance plans for GIS tasks and oversee their implementation.
Supervise the GIS work of other professionals and ensure successful completion of GIS projects or tasks.
Develop vector and raster spatial analysis models using Spatial ModelBuilder, Python, or other GIS scripting languages.
Develop geodatabase schemas and analysis methods to support project goals.
Develop and support web GIS applications using Esri Experience Builder, Dashboards, Story Maps, Hub, Field Maps, and Survey123 within ArcGIS Online.
Create maps, applications, databases, and other deliverables on short notice.
Communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
Perform other duties as needed.