GIS Analyst at CSS Inc. – Silver Spring, Maryland

CSS-RPI is seeking a GIS Analyst supporting the NOAA Habitat Mapping team. The qualified candidate will prepare, process, analyzes and manage geospatial data to support a variety of environmental assessment, restoration, and habitat modeling projects. The candidate will use geographic information systems (GIS) to manage geospatial data and provide maps for various projects. Requires proven proficiency with the technical aspects of processing and managing large and complex geospatial datasets. Familiarity with coastal, marine, or freshwater geospatial topics are desirable. The candidate should be able to work effectively with a team of scientists from remote locations, set and meet deadlines, and work independently to complete milestones in a timely manner. The NOAA Habitat Mapping Team is an interdisciplinary research group of contract and federal employees within NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/), a nationally recognized scientific research program that conducts spatial ecological analysis, statistical modeling, ecological forecasting, and predictive ma

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project GIS databases
• Create GIS maps and conduct data analysis using various software platforms, tools, and scripts
• Create geoprocessing workflows using scripts or other automated techniques
• Develop and implement data management workflows
• Organize and input data into databases, maintain accurate detailed records of observations, measurements and results
• Create, edit, and transform geospatial data to suit project requirements and various software platforms
• Extract, convert, and project vector and raster data from a variety of different sources and sensors at various spatial scales
• Develop metadata and prepare technical documentation describing workflows and geoprocessing
• Work in the field to collect geospatial data using a variety of environmental instruments and sensors
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to other relevant projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, geography, earth science, computer science, or closely related field
• 8 years of professional experience performing geospatial analysis, GIS data management, geospatial project coordination, and/or spatial modeling
• Experience with data preparation, data management, workflows, cartography, and spatial analysis, and coordinate reference systems
• Experience with compiling and manipulating raster datasets
• Proficiency using Python or other similar scripting languages to manipulate data and develop reproducible workflows
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
• Ability to maintain focus on routine and repetitive tasks, and strong attention to detail and task tracking
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to work on a small boat collecting and/or managing geospatial data
• Experience with basic computer programs such as excel and word
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship

At CSS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.