Consultant - Earth Sciences and Enviroment

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Vienna, VA, USA
In-Office
84K-142K Annually
Senior level
Other • Software • Analytics
The Role
Provide GIS-focused consulting and project delivery for federal Earth Sciences and environment clients: gather requirements, design geospatial solutions, support implementations/migrations, manage project scope/cost/schedule, and collaborate across technical teams to deliver mission outcomes.
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Overview

In this position, you will use your consulting and project delivery skills to enable organizations to leverage their investment in location intelligence. You will work alongside Senior Consultants and Practice Managers to recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions for customer requirements. You will partner directly with customers to prepare them for enterprise implementations, migrations, and change management activities.

This team supports all aspects of our Federal engagement delivery, with a focus on Earth Sciences & Enviroment agencies. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of technical consultants, system engineers, software developers, and configuration specialists delivering capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world.

The Professional Services division is the consulting and implementation arm of Esri. We break ground in new markets, push the technology envelope, and ultimately deliver transformational solutions to high-profile clients worldwide. The Professional Services organization is comprised of nearly 1,000 talented business and technical professionals who strive every day to help our users be successful.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position. 

Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison between Professional Services and customers by gathering requirements and translating them into actionable technical work
  • Expand Esri technology into new mission areas by contributing to proposals and estimates for emerging opportunities
  • Collaborate with technical consultants and subject matter experts to deliver mission-critical customer outcomes
  • Contribute to the management of project cost, scope, and schedule; track work to ensure timely deliverables
  • Build a network of virtual team members across Esri to identify and create best practices for GIS usage

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in a similar consulting or project delivery role on IT-based projects
  • Professional experience leveraging GIS software capabilities, including mapping, field operations, spatial analysis and data science, 3D visualization and analytics, data management, and developer APIs
  • Demonstrated ability to translate a customer's business goals, objectives, and strategies into technical solutions
  • Ability to engage clients, shape strategy, and translate science into geospatial solutions
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to both technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
  • Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to learn, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
  • US citizenship and willingness and ability to maintain a US Government Public Trust
  • Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), information systems, earth science, health science, social science, or a STEM-related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Domain expertise in environmental and earth systems such as earth systems science (such as climate, oceans, atmospheric science, hydrology, environmental monitoring, remote sensing) to develop and deliver customer opportunities
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, mission aligned insights for both technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to connect project work to broader mission outcomes, policy priorities, and emerging trends (such as climate resilience, AI/ML in earth observation, digital twins, sensor networks)
  • Experience with ArcGIS, GeoAI, location-based services, geo-enabled apps, spatial analytics, or similar geospatial technology
  • Familiarity with Federal Sciences mission domains (such as health and human services, earth observation, environmental and climate science, research data management)
  • Understanding of IT integration concepts such as databases, web services, webhooks, mobile device configurations, web browsers, and IT system architecture concepts
  • One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon)
  • Master's degree in geography, computer science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), information systems, earth science, health science, social science, or a STEM-related field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$84,240$142,480 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional experience in a similar consulting or project delivery role on IT-based projects
  • Professional experience leveraging GIS software capabilities (mapping, field operations, spatial analysis and data science, 3D visualization and analytics, data management, developer APIs)
  • Demonstrated ability to translate a customer's business goals, objectives, and strategies into technical solutions
  • Ability to engage clients, shape strategy, and translate science into geospatial solutions
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to both technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to learn; ability to thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
  • US citizenship and willingness and ability to maintain a US Government Public Trust
  • Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), information systems, earth science, health science, social science, or a STEM-related field
  • Domain expertise in environmental and earth systems (climate, oceans, atmospheric science, hydrology, remote sensing) to develop and deliver customer opportunities
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, mission-aligned insights for technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to connect project work to broader mission outcomes, policy priorities, and emerging trends (climate resilience, AI/ML in earth observation, digital twins, sensor networks)
  • Experience with ArcGIS, GeoAI, location-based services, geo-enabled apps, spatial analytics, or similar geospatial technology
  • Familiarity with Federal Sciences mission domains (health and human services, earth observation, environmental and climate science, research data management)
  • Understanding of IT integration concepts such as databases, web services, webhooks, mobile device configurations, web browsers, and IT system architecture concepts
  • One or more industry-standard IT certifications (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon)
  • Master's degree in geography, computer science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), information systems, earth science, health science, social science, or a STEM-related field

Esri Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Esri and has not been reviewed or approved by Esri.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests health coverage is a standout, with full company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums frequently cited as uncommon and valuable. Comprehensive options, including mental health support and FSAs, reinforce confidence in core healthcare benefits.
  • Affordable Benefits Feedback suggests employer-paid premiums lower out-of-pocket costs, which many view as a meaningful offset to lower cash pay in some roles. This affordability underpins satisfaction with total compensation even when salaries are seen as moderate relative to tech hubs.
  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests 401(k) matching and profit sharing are valued components that strengthen long-term financial security. These programs contribute to a perception of stability and a well-rounded total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Redlands, CA
5,436 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

As a leading location intelligence platform provider (Forrester Wave 2020), Esri empowers leaders with innovative tools to help create sustainable prosperity. Esri's customers drive digital transformation by embracing the power of location. We pioneer problem solving with GIS to help you see what others can’t. We build ArcGIS, the world’s most powerful mapping & spatial analytics software. ArcGIS software and apps combine mapping and data analytics to deliver location intelligence and meet digital transformation needs for organizations of all sizes.

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