GIS Focused Program Analyst at Lynker Technologies – Silver Spring, Maryland

Lynker Technologies
GIS Focused Program Analyst

US-MD-Silver Spring

Job ID: 2026-1502
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Systems Analyst
NOAA - Silver Spring MD

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in geospatial science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved U.S. ocean and Great Lakes mapping activities.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced GIS Focused Program Analyst to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

Duties of the GIS Focused Program Analyst will include the following:

- Serve as IOCM GIS Analyst/Developer.

- Conceptualize, build, and deploy GIS web-based applications and similar GIS-based analytical tools and backend data streams to support coordinated U.S. ocean and Great Lakes mapping activities and the progress reporting.
- Allow for data coordination and review by multiple agencies such as USGS, USDA, FEMA, EPA, and USACE, ensuring consistency in mapping surveys.

- Demonstrate tools to diverse audiences, solicit user feedback, and improve the tools developed.

- Create user instructions and document tool development steps.

- Present IOCM tools and capabilities to broad audiences

Qualifications

The Ideal GIS Focused Program Analyst should have the following:

- 6+ years of experience, developing and managing GIS web-based applications and similar GIS-based analytical tools and analyzing spatial information to detect patterns and trends for clients that include NOAA's National Ocean Service.
- At least six years in GIS, Web development, and/or Mapping fields.
- Must be proficient in ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Experience Builder.
- Prefer mid-level experience with scripting, e.g., Python, Javascript, Arcade with additional knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools (Git), deployment pipelines, automated builds, visual design, and configuration tools.
- Strong technical writing skills and communication skills as this person will be working with numerous NOAA stakeholders.
- Knowledge of different types of remote sensing data and working with the government sector is beneficial.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.