GIS Analyst

CSS Corporation is seeking a skilled Geospatial Data Specialist to support the NOAA Seascape Ecology and Analytics (SEA) Branch. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in processing, analyzing, and managing large and complex geospatial datasets to inform environmental assessment, restoration, and habitat modeling projects.

This role requires proficiency in GIS software, data management, and spatial analysis. The successful candidate will drive innovative solutions, collaborate with project teams, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, and process spatial data from various sources, including lidar, remotely operated vehicle navigation systems, satellite imagery, GPS data, and public datasets.
• Conduct statistical analysis to evaluate the accuracy of derived products, such as maps and models.
• Integrate spatial data from multiple sources with non-spatial datasets to provide comprehensive analyses.
• Develop and maintain geodatabases and other geospatial data management tools to ensure efficient access and retrieval of project data.
• Design and produce high-quality maps and visual representations of geospatial data for reports, presentations, and decision support.
• Develop and manage web maps and dashboards.
• Create geoprocessing and data management workflows.
• Utilize Python, R, and other scripts to support data processing and analysis.
• Develop metadata and prepare technical documentation describing workflows.
• Support project field teams in developing data collection tools for GIS and field surveys.
• Work in the field to collect geospatial data using various environmental instruments and sensors.

Qualifications / Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Earth Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field, and at least three years of professional experience in geospatial analysis, GIS data management, geospatial project coordination, or spatial modeling.
• Experience with data preparation, data management, workflows, cartography, spatial analysis, and coordinate reference systems.
• Experience with compiling and manipulating raster datasets.
• Proficiency using R, 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with strong organizational and time management skills.
• 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.

CSS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

In addition to federal law requirements, CSS Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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.