Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Below is the job description for the position.Position Title – Geographic Information Systems Analyst/ ConsultantLocations- Arlington and Sterling VADuration- 6-12+ months of Contract with more extensionMode of interview- Telephonic/SkypeClient - Direct Client4 Days onsite and 1 day Remote Job

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Work Locations: 1: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - Tuesday, Wednesday 45025 Aviation Drive Sterling, VA 201662: Airports Authority Corporate Headquarters Monday, Thursday 2733 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202
IntroductionClient intends to award a staff augmentation task order for one (1) GIS Analyst to support airport-wide GIS technology deployments at the Ronald Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport, and corporate offices.
SummaryWe are seeking a motivated Sr. GIS Analyst highly skilled in GIS solutions to assess the organization’s business processes, operational needs, and strategic priorities to identify how GIS can provide greater business value.Identify Opportunities: Discover where GIS and location intelligence can improve business outcomes, operational efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery.Roadmap Development: Help develop and maintain a prioritized GIS roadmap based on business value, organizational priorities, technology needs, and available resources.Strategic Alignment: Ensure GIS initiatives align with the organization’s overall business and technology strategies for the Airports Authority.
Tasks / Performance RequirementsAssess and Identify: Review current GIS applications, data, integrations, technologies, and processes to identify gaps, risks, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement.Translate Requirements: Translate business and operational requirements into practical GIS solutions, including application, data, integration, and technology requirements, aligning with IT/Security standards.Enterprise Integration: Improve existing integrations and identify new opportunities to integrate GIS with the Airports Authority’s enterprise systems, including IBM Maximo, Workday, and other operational platforms.Solution Architecture: Define data flows, APIs, interfaces, and synchronization approaches. Evaluate existing applications to recommend enhancement, modernization, consolidation, replacement, or retirement strategies.Data Governance: Assess GIS data and identify opportunities to improve data quality, ownership, governance, sharing, integration, and reuse.Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance by developing solution approaches/roadmaps, identifying dependencies/risks, establishing practical standards, and supporting disciplined delivery.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand operational needs and improve efficiency, decision-making, asset management, workforce management, and service delivery.IT Alignment: Align IT strategies and solutions directly with overarching business objectives.Measurable Outcomes: Establish measurable outcomes for major GIS initiatives and provide leadership recommendations based on business value, technical feasibility, cost, and priorities.Risk Mitigation: Proactively assess risks and develop mitigation strategies and action plans.Innovative Problem Solving: Identify complex challenges and devise innovative, cost-effective solutions.Strategic Asset Management: Manage data as a strategic asset through expertise in data modeling, governance, and information security.Clear Communication: Communicate complex subjects clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.Stakeholder Buy-In: Apply documentation, collaboration, and presentation skills to secure leadership buy-in by evaluating architectural and cost tradeoffs.Documentation & Artifacts: Prepare presentations, technical documents, and related artifacts to convey concepts and secure approvals from internal committees.
Required Qualifications6.1 Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.Experience: Minimum 7 years of technical experience understanding business processes, operational needs, assessing GIS capabilities, and translating them into technology requirements.Core Competencies:Ability to assess GIS applications and data to identify modernization opportunities.Demonstrated experience developing feasible GIS solution concepts that deliver measurable value.Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise GIS solutions—specifically Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, web/mobile GIS, spatial data, geodatabases, APIs, spatial analytics, and location intelligence.Hands-on experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems such as IBM Maximo/Asset Management, Workday/HRMS, and financial/ERP systems.Technical Desirables: Experience with cloud technologies, GIS automation, Python/JavaScript, and modern integration platforms.Data Management: Strong understanding of spatial/enterprise data management (SQL, relational/spatial databases, data modeling, data quality, metadata, data ownership, stewardship, and lifecycle management).APIs & Architecture: Deep understanding of REST APIs, web services, data mapping, synchronization, and system interfaces.
6.2 Preferred QualificationsCertifications & Industry Solutions: Certifications and experience with GIS and Maximo industry solutions (Utilities, Transportation, or Service Provider editions).Esri Certifications: Esri professional certification demonstrating advanced experience in enterprise GIS solution design. ArcGIS Solution Engineer Professional or ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional certification is preferred.Asset Management: IBM Maximo certification—preferably Maximo Application Suite (MAS) / Maximo Manage—or equivalent enterprise asset management certification, with proven experience integrating GIS with asset/work order management systems. xzbcwsv ERP Experience: Demonstrated experience with Workday/HRMS and financial/ERP systems.