GIS Analyst 3

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

 

Job Title: GIS Analyst 3

Location(s): Mechanicsville, VA
(Hybrid: 3-4 days per week from the office)

Job Summary
The GIS Analyst will support the Highway Maintenance Management Section by performing advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, GIS application development, and technical coordination. The role will involve analyzing, validating, and maintaining GIS data associated with maintenance assets, developing and maintaining GIS applications using ESRI technologies, and serving as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and system users with varying levels of technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced GIS analysis, complex spatial analysis, and mapping projects.
• Analyze, validate, maintain, and manage GIS data associated with various maintenance assets.
• Design, develop, maintain, and deliver GIS and web-based applications.
• Develop web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Develop and maintain GIS tools and applications using ESRI technologies.
• Work with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
• Develop multi-layered maps using appropriate GIS tools and programming environments.
• Support enterprise asset data management and spatial data management activities.
• Develop and maintain Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) and GIS applications.
• Perform data extraction, analysis, scripting, and database-related activities.
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and system users.
• Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users, both verbally and in writing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex GIS and application-related issues.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while following technical direction and project requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities and provide support for GIS-related maintenance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field with GIS experience.
• 4–8 years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications.
• Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Strong proficiency in ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro 3.x or higher.
• Thorough knowledge of ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise, including Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
• Experience developing complex analysis and mapping projects.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, design, development, and debugging skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users.
• Ability to work independently and develop GIS tools, applications, complex analyses, and multi-layered maps.
• Self-motivated with a strong technical background and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools.
• Proficiency with Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Linear Referencing Systems (LRS).
• Working knowledge of ESRI Roads & Highways or similar systems.
• Experience working with enterprise asset management systems and datasets.
• Experience developing and maintaining LRS and GIS applications supporting spatial data management.
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work model requiring 3–4 days per week in the office.
• In-state travel may occasionally be required.

Skills:

 SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpertise RatingMoveExperience in GIS and GIS application development.Required6Years  Experience in ESRI GIS Software Suite(ArcGIS Pro 3.x and higher)Required5Years  Must have the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users, both orally and in writing.Required5Years  Prior experience with LRS and working knowledge and experience with ESRI Roads & Highways or other similar systems is a plusHighly desired    Develop and maintain linear referencing systems (LRS) and GIS applications to support spatial data management needs.Highly desired    Experience and demonstrated proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.Highly desired    Experience developing web applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIsDesired    Experience in Reporting Tools such as Power BI is strongly desired.Nice to have