Sr. GIS Specialist

Forge Group, LLC•Reston, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Forge Group requires a Senior GIS Specialist to become part of dynamic team supporting the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). The project is a modern cloud-based customer software engagement, designed to bring forth new digital capabilities to support Army Installation and Enterprise Master Planning. This role will engage with a large development team and perform key tasking for critical application elements and modules. This role will provide Esri, GIS expertise to advise the customer and the project team on best practices.

Requirements

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
US Citizen
15-20 years of professional experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, GIS, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
Strong proficiency in ESRI software products, including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online
Experience with cloud-based GIS solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of spatial databases (SQL Server)
Experience with GIS data management, spatial analysis, and geoprocessing
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to follow security protocols to protect sensitive data
U.S. Citizen is required
Active Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Security+CE certification is desired

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, or coordinate development and coding activities for GIS information systems and underlying data structures
Ability to design, develop, and maintain Esri apps and tools
Perform testing on developed features, enhancements, and fixes to ensure product is ready for customer review
Design and manage spatial databases and data models
Perform spatial analysis and data visualization to support decision-making processes
Support integration of GIS with other technologies and systems
Support customer feedback review and provide development team disposition on collected feedback as well as new feature and enhancement requests
Update product backlogs with latest ticket status
Development and maintenance of system requirements documentation
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Stay updated with the latest GIS technologies and industry trends
Maintain Active Security Clearance

Benefits

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical