SME - Geospatial Analyst

IEM•Raleigh, NC

14h•$90,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

IEM is looking for a Full Time SME - Geospatial Analyst to service emergency management and recovery focused projects across the United States. Work will take place in an office environment, or personal office / at home and will depend on the need of the project. This position will require occasional travel based on client needs and assigned projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Urban Planning, Information Systems, or a closely related field with an emphasis in GIS.
Ten (10) years’ experience performing geospatial analytical work with GIS, HEC-RAS, and related tools and solutions.
Industry-standard certification required for specific SME type (e.g., Professional Engineer registration for engineers).
Strong working knowledge of Esri products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, and Model Builder.
Expertise in hazard modeling using HEC-RAS to estimate pre- and post-disaster impacts.
Ability to source, analyze, and interpret datasets including elevation data (e.g., 3DEP, LiDAR).
Strong understanding of GIS fundamentals, cartographic principles, and geospatial data structures.
Experience with data analysis, database design, development, and maintenance.
Ability to create, analyze, and interpret large geospatial datasets and maps.
Experience using GIS software products (e.g., Hazus, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) and geospatial data formats, including data conversion and transformation methods.
In-depth knowledge of data analysis, manipulation, and management techniques.
Ability to assess disaster-related damages (e.g., property, fire, flood) including extent of damage, required repairs, documentation, and associated costs.
Ability to develop defensible SME reports supporting accurate compensation and recovery outcomes.
Proficiency using claims management software, databases, and related tools supporting claim processing and documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain policies and regulations to claimants, clients, and stakeholders.
Customer service focus and attention to detail, including strong aptitude for data quality control.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently to solve problems proactively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to provide remote support and travel/deploy to client sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Engineering, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Earth Sciences, Urban Planning, Information Systems, or a closely related field with an emphasis in GIS.
Strong working knowledge of FEMA’s Risk MAP program and flood-related data analysis, including floodplain mapping.
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) principles, survey and mapping GPS systems, aerial photographic interpretation, and database development and management.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation software packages.
Experience with programming and scripting languages and tools, including Python, XML, JavaScript, CSS, FME, SQL, and HTML5.
Experience developing GIS and related geospatial tools to support benefit-cost analyses.
Experience with image processing software such as ERDAS Imagine or SOCET SET.

Responsibilities

Perform HEC-RAS 2D on grid modeling.
Utilize cartographic and geographic information system (GIS) techniques to plan, develop, and implement complex, high quality static maps and web mapping applications.
Create expert-level, defensible maps and reports related erosion repair, risk reduction, and eligibility of cascading impacts from authoritative sources.
Design, create and maintain geographic data files, including geographic data models, polygons, lines, points, and rasters.
Design, create, and maintain logical data structures and spatial data models including topology, dynamic segmentation, geometric networks, and address models.
Convert data between various spatial formats and projections and load data into spatial databases and geographic data models.
Establish standards and quality control for data entry procedures.
Develop, implement, and maintain highly complex GIS projects using technical and task management skills.
Develop specifications; define data requirements, data sources, and design logic; lead and participate in research and evaluation of alternative methods and approaches for GIS solutions.
Analyze and make recommendations concerning GIS technical matters.
Make recommendations regarding upgrades, considering implications of new or revised GIS software, equipment, or applications.
Utilize FEMA’s Hazus modeling software to run hazard models and analyze outputs for integration into planning documents.
Develop complex GIS applications that leverage custom coding (e.g., HTML, JavaScript, Python) and frameworks (e.g., ArcGIS APIs and SDKs).
Develop and maintain GIS web services from external feeds such as CSV, JSON, XML, API, etc.
Meet with customers to analyze business and operational processes; develop clearly articulated business and functional requirements and create design for GIS technology solutions.
Develop training materials, provide trainings, and make presentations to GIS users.
Develop and update program system documentation including replica reports, ETL documentation, geodatabase quality control reports, geodatabase data standards, and best practices.