AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets. The GIS Specialist will work independently and collaboratively to deliver GIS solutions for site planning and analysis, contributing to projects for the Department of Defense and other Federal Agency clients.
Ability to work independently and with other GIS staff to support a wide range of site analysis and planning projects.
Work closely with project teams and clients to understand project needs and deliver GIS solutions of moderate to significant scope and complexity.
Analyzes technical problems and devises new approaches and alternative solutions.
Processes and analyzes raster and vector geospatial data in support of clients and staff including master planners, engineers, and architects.
Performs geospatial analyzes.
Reviews data for currency, accuracy, quality, or completeness of documentation and metadata.
Ensures that information management quality assurance procedures comply with AECOM, DoD and other Federal standards and procedures.
Provides documentation on the source and evolution of spatial data.
Creates, collects, converts, analyses, and integrates geospatial and non-spatial datasets in accordance with industry standards.
Creates, edits, and maintains geospatial databases and metadata on multiple simultaneous projects.
Produces a variety of mapping products for presentations, reports, and other documents.
This role will likely require a Security Clearance based upon client requirements.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or related field plus two (2) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in a similar GIS multidisciplinary project support role
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance when required by the client
Excellent understanding of the ESRI suite of products
Excellent cartography and graphic design skills
Experience using CAD and GIS for site planning and design
Technical knowledge of geographic concepts, including coordinate systems, data collection methods, spatial data management, analysis, data visualization and cartographic design
Strong technical ability, with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to provide innovative solutions to problems applying sound spatial analysis and data management practices.
Adaptable team member, happy to work autonomously in dynamic work environments.
Certified GISP
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
