GIS Specialist/Analyst - Remote / Telecommute

Job Overview:
Pay Range: $46.66hr - $53.33hr
  • The GIS Specialist/Analyst will support geospatial database development, digital mapping, data migration, and GIS production workflows.
  • This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing GIS databases, performing spatial analysis, supporting change detection initiatives, and developing efficient GIS processes using ESRI technologies and relational database systems.

Requirement/Must Have:

  • 5–7 years of GIS Analyst experience utilizing GIS principles and practices.
  • Strong understanding of GIS database management and relational databases.
  • Experience with ESRI GIS software including ArcGIS Desktop, Arc/Info, and ArcSDE.
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems, particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience with data conversion, migration, and digital cartographic data production.
  • Familiarity with Python scripting, ArcObjects, or VBA programming.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience creating and maintaining geospatial datasets and databases.

Experience:

  • Experience digitizing, maintaining, updating, and quality-checking GIS databases.
  • Experience performing geospatial analysis and data management activities.
  • Experience with orthophoto interpretation, LiDAR analysis, and change detection workflows.
  • Experience developing GIS production tools and workflow improvements.
  • Exposure to GIS application development using ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft Silverlight, or Adobe Flex preferred.
  • Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or risk assessment projects preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain cartographic and digital GIS data products.
  • Perform hard-copy to digital data conversion, migration, and translation activities.
  • Design, develop, and implement GIS production tools and workflows.
  • Digitize, update, maintain, and perform quality control on GIS databases.
  • Conduct orthophoto interpretation and change detection analysis using LiDAR and aerial imagery.
  • Attribute structure footprints and determine occupancy information using available data sources.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews on geospatial datasets.
  • Reconcile, validate, and post edits to production databases while resolving conflicts.
  • Support structure identification and geospatial risk analysis initiatives.
  • Develop workflow documentation, process diagrams, and user guidance materials.
  • Provide recommendations for GIS process improvements and workflow optimization.
  • Support change detection and building footprint review processes within ArcGIS Online and Portal environments.
  • Retrieve and analyze data using SQL queries and relational database tools.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.

Should Have:

  • Experience with structure and outdoor public assembly data analysis.
  • Knowledge of Class Location, High Consequence Area (HCA), and Moderate Consequence Area (MCA) analysis.
  • Understanding of geospatial workflows supporting utility or pipeline operations.
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and ArcGIS Portal.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Skills:

  • ArcGIS Desktop.
  • Arc/Info.
  • ArcSDE.
  • ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
  • GIS database management.
  • SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Python scripting.
  • ArcObjects and VBA.
  • LiDAR analysis.
  • Orthophoto interpretation.
  • Change detection analysis.
  • Geospatial data quality control.
  • Data migration and conversion.
  • Workflow design and process improvement.

Qualification And Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent GIS experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading staffing and recruiting powerhouse. Proudly recognized as a nationally and locally certified diversity firm, Cynet delivers agile, scalable talent solutions across industries. With an active footprint in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, we support thousands of consultants through our expansive, high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia—ensuring speed, quality, and consistency in every hire.
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