Geospatial Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Key Responsibilities

•  Provide expert guidance on geospatial data systems, methodologies, and tools supporting Census Bureau operations 
•  Develop, maintain, and enhance geographic information system (GIS) datasets and applications 
•  Support geographic boundary delineation, mapping, and spatial data validation efforts 
•  Perform spatial analysis to support demographic, economic, and population studies 
•  Ensure compliance with federal geospatial standards, including FGDC and Census geographic programs 
•  Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and IT teams to integrate geospatial data into enterprise systems 
•  Support modernization initiatives involving cloud-based GIS platforms and data automation 
•  Review and validate geospatial deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness 
•  Provide technical documentation, reports, and briefings to stakeholders 

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, or related field (Master’s preferred) 
•  5+ years of experience in geospatial analysis, GIS development, or related discipline 
•  Strong experience with GIS tools such as Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms 
•  Knowledge of Census Bureau geographic programs (e.g., TIGER/Line, MAF/TIGER database) 
•  Experience with spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle Spatial) 
•  Familiarity with Python, R, or other scripting languages for geospatial analysis 
•  Understanding of federal data standards and geospatial frameworks 
•  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Prior experience supporting federal agencies or Census Bureau programs 
•  Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) for geospatial data processing 
•  Knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) 
•  Experience with big data geospatial processing and automation pipelines 

Security Requirements

•  Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (or higher, if required)

Key Responsibilities

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