GIS Analyst

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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
34-46 Hourly
Senior level
Defense
The Role
Support review of source inventories and cross-reference authoritative port/waterway datasets; design and implement geodatabases and attribute schemas; produce and validate polygons, run topology checks, develop metadata and source lineage, document discrepancies, and support QA and incremental production deliveries.
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Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

The GIS Analyst will support source data review, geodatabase design, polygon production, attribution, topology validation, metadata development, and quality assurance for the national Port and Waterway Geospatial Dataset. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Esri geospatial tools or equivalent platforms and will be able to apply consistent technical methods across complex maritime, coastal, river, canal, Great Lakes, offshore, and multipart geospatial features.

*This position is contingent upon award. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Review Government-furnished inventory items and cross-reference them against the NAVCEN Port Status application and Harmonized Waterways Dataset Explorer. 
  • Identify corresponding features, applicable identifiers, standardized and alternate names, responsible COTP, available geometry, source lineage, and data discrepancies. 
  • Develop and maintain source crosswalk data, support the decision register, implement the approved data schema, produce and validate polygons, perform topology checks, document metadata, and support incremental production package delivery.

What You’ll Bring:

  • At least five years of professional GIS experience, including polygon production, geodatabase design, attribute-schema implementation, topology validation, metadata development, source lineage documentation, and use of Esri geospatial tools or equivalent capabilities. 
  • Experience working with maritime, hydrographic, transportation, infrastructure, emergency management, or authoritative Government geospatial datasets is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, methodical, and capable of applying repeatable geospatial production standards across a large national dataset.
  • Resolve geometry and attribution issues, document source lineage, identify discrepancies that require Government adjudication, and support both automated and manual validation processes.
  • Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
  • Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
  • Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

Compensation 

Expected Salary: $33.65/hr - $45.67/hr

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work remote.

EEO Commitment 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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Skills Required

  • At least five years of professional GIS experience including polygon production, geodatabase design, attribute-schema implementation, topology validation, metadata development, and source lineage documentation.
  • Proficiency with Esri geospatial tools or equivalent geospatial platforms.
  • Experience working with maritime, hydrographic, transportation, infrastructure, emergency management, or authoritative Government geospatial datasets.
  • Detail-oriented and able to apply repeatable geospatial production standards across large national datasets.
  • Ability to resolve geometry and attribution issues, document source lineage, and support automated and manual validation processes.
  • Proficient English written and verbal communication.
  • Successful completion of preemployment screenings including federal background check, motor vehicle record (MVR), and drug screen.
  • Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. or will be authorized by the candidate's start date.
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The Company
HQ: Washington, District of Columbia
1,593 Employees

What We Do

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations. Versar only extends job offers to candidates who have participated in the official application and interview process. The official application process must be conducted through the Versar website or an online, verified recruitment partner. Please note that authentic job offers will match the job information provided on Versar’s official website. Be cautious of job offers that ask for personal information, financial details, or any form of payment. Legitimate job offers from Versar will not require this information upfront. If you receive a job offer and are unsure of its authenticity, contact Versar directly at 703-750-3000 or through our Contact Form.

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