GIS Analyst (Level 2) at Straughan Environmental Inc – Columbia, Maryland

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a motivated GIS professional with 2–5 years of full-time experience to join our growing GIS & Technology team. The GIS Analyst II plays a key role in developing, managing, and quality-controlling geospatial data and applications that support environmental, engineering, planning, and asset management initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who has progressed beyond entry-level production mapping and is ready to take ownership of datasets, workflows, and technical problem-solving in a collaborative, client-focused consulting environment. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with the expectation to work from the office a minimum of three days per week to support team collaboration, project coordination, and client service.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our employees is by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; tuition assistance; generous paid time off and eight paid holidays; parental leave; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA); flexible work schedules; and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Salary Range for this position is $56,160 - $62,400.

Duties & Responsibilities

Geospatial Data Management & Analysis

• Design, create, maintain, and integrate geospatial datasets and metadata across multiple concurrent projects.
• Process and analyze raster and vector data to support engineers, environmental scientists, and planners.
• Perform spatial analysis and data interpretation to support decision-making and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure proper projection management, topology integrity, and data standardization.

Application & Workflow Development

• Develop and maintain GIS applications using Esri platforms and web-based tools.
• Support field data collection workflows using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.
• Contribute to development of GIS-based tools that support asset lifecycle tracking and reporting.
• Document workflows, SOPs, and user guidance materials.

Quality Assurance & Technical Support

• Conduct QA/QC of geodatabases, maps, reports, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and propose practical, scalable solutions.
• Coordinate GIS data across desktop, web, and mobile environments.
• Provide internal technical support and promote best practices in GIS implementation.

Reporting & Deliverables

• Prepare technical reports, graphics, map figures, and data summaries.
• Develop cartographically sound map products for public and agency use.
• Support client deliverables with clear, accurate, and professional documentation.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience: A minimum of two years’ full-time professional GIS experience that includes experience in the preparation of GIS products (maps, data, documents) for state or local government or utilities, using Esri GIS software.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with Esri software, including Arc Pro, Arc Map, ArcGIS Online, Survey 123, and Field Maps for ArcGIS.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with cartography, projections and coordinate systems, georeferencing, topology, and digitization best practices.
• Beginner knowledge and experience with Enterprise, Experience Builder, Story Maps, Model Builder, Python, and Arcade.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with MD iMap and other publicly available data sources.
• Ability to develop compliant metadata and support data conversion processes.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, Teams).
• Strong verbal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously and in an organized fashion.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a consulting environment and meeting production deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and interest in emerging technologies, automation, scripting, and workflow optimization.
• Experience supporting enterprise GIS or asset management systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Occasional support of field equipment or technology setup.

Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.