GIS Subject Matter Expert II

Role overview A senior geospatial role supporting nationwide coverage reinvestment activities for federal and public safety communications programs. The work centers on advanced ArcGIS-based analysis, suitability modeling, and integration of diverse spatial datasets to identify and justify optimal candidate locations at national scale.

Responsibilities - Perform advanced geospatial analysis to support nationwide coverage reinvestment, including suitability modeling, geospatial overlays, and multi-criteria assessments - Manage, process, and analyze large ArcGIS datasets using scripts, automation, and advanced geoprocessing tools - Produce technically accurate maps, layers, models, and documentation packages that support engineering, business, and investment decisions across multi-state and national programs - Integrate crowdsourced, RAN-derived, and third-party GIS sources to inform area-of-interest identification, prioritization, and justification - Develop, validate, and refine workflows for large spatial datasets to ensure data integrity, repeatability, and auditability - Solve complex geospatial data challenges and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements - Bachelor's degree (a graduate certification or advanced degree may offset one year of experience) - 8+ years of GIS analyst experience - Experience using ArcGIS, data management tools, and scripting to process large databases in support of GIS activities - Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Suitability Modeling applied on a nationwide basis to identify optimal locations - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with multi-state or national public safety communications programs and projects - Proven problem-solving skills when handling large datasets within ArcGIS

Nice to have - Experience using crowdsourced data to produce insights that support investment activities - Familiarity integrating diverse datasets, including crowdsourced, RAN inputs, and third-party GIS sources, for nationwide analysis

Benefits and work setup - Base pay range of $116,900 to $243,100 USD for listed locations (California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Cleveland), with compensation varying by location, role, skill set, and experience - Comprehensive benefits package with details available from the recruiting team - Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action commitments, including veteran hiring programs - Reasonable accommodations available for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious observance needs - Ongoing applications accepted with no fixed deadline