Senior GIS Analyst

Blue Raster•Arlington, VA

4d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior level GIS Analyst with strong programming skills and a passion for delivering impactful projects. You'll work with a collaborative team to analyze spatial data and build modern web GIS applications that directly serve our clients and their global missions. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working independently and alongside others, and is driven to continuously learn and share knowledge.

Requirements

8+ years of professional GIS experience
Advanced proficiency across the Esri stack: ArcGIS Pro (with extensions), ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Image Server)
Demonstrated Python 3.x development experience building complex, production-ready geospatial tools; proficiency with ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, NumPy, and Pandas at minimum
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, proactively identify risks, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a client-facing environment
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Bachelor's or master's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

Own the architecture of Python based data pipelines, setting standards for automation, cleaning, transformation, and analysis of geospatial datasets across projects.
Develop ArcGIS Online Hosted Notebooks, ArcGIS Pro Python Toolboxes, and ArcGIS Geoprocessing services to support geospatial applications and workflows
Lead database architecture decisions for enterprise relational and spatial systems, balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Deliver production-quality code following professional development standards, including version control with Git and GitHub for collaboration, collaborative code review, and release management
Perform quality assurance and debugging of geospatial data, scripts, and services to ensure accuracy, performance, and reliability of delivered solutions
Give live demonstrations and presentations to clients showcasing workflows, solutions, and outcomes
Collaborate with clients to define project requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and communicate progress throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as technical lead on select engagements, guiding architecture and implementation approach
Mentor junior analysts and foster knowledge-sharing across the team