The Work: ICF is looking for an enthusiastic GIS Analyst/Developer to join our growing GIS team and build innovative tools and services that address complex issues. If you are a GIS Analyst/Developer interested in applying your expertise in GIS analysis and application development in a consulting environment, then this may be the role for you.
Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.
- You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office.
- Our core work hours are 10am - 4pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.
What You Will Do:
- Perform complex GIS analyses to develop client focused outputs, maps, and dashboards that integrate data relevant to infrastructure and community resilience.
- Evaluate and integrate spatial data from various infrastructure, transportation, and hazard data sources and data types (geodatabases, web services, raster and image files) using extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes.
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain web-based geospatial applications using custom and off-the-shelf mapping tools.
- Apply understanding of cross-domain planning and land use considerations to support clients in transportation, disaster recovery, climate resilience, and energy.
- Work directly with clients and ICF subject matter experts to translate business needs into data analysis requirements.
- Lead development of process and procedures for data collection, management, processing, and dissemination.
What You Will Bring With You:
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience performing complex GIS analysis.
- 2+ years of experience working with Esri’s suite of desktop and web GIS tools.
- Familiarity and experience with one scripting language, ideally Python.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
- Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
- Understand concepts and applicable software tools and analytical methodologies for analyzing and visualizing all types of GIS and remote sensing data.
- Familiarity with automating data pipelines using open source (Python or R) and cloud-native (AWS, Azure) tools.
- Willing to learn how to apply Python skills for web app development and backend scripting.
- Experience with COTS data pipeline tools such as FME, Model Builder or others.
- Familiarity with React and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript for developing interactive map applications.
- Demonstrated experience showing strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills paired with a desire to take initiative.
- Ability to self-organize, priorities and conduct research on multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- An ability to communicate and write clearly in English.
Professional Skills:
- Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67,355.00 - $114,503.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience performing complex GIS analysis
- At least 2 years of experience with Esri desktop and web GIS tools
- Familiarity and experience with at least one scripting language, ideally Python
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- Must reside in the United States
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have lived in the United States for three full years out of the last five years
- Experience analyzing and visualizing GIS and remote-sensing data
- Experience automating data pipelines with Python or R and AWS or Azure
- Experience with FME, ModelBuilder, or other COTS data pipeline tools
- Familiarity with React and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, organization, and research skills
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
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