What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at Idexcel?
Job Title: Senior GIS Analyst
Location: Remote - Washington DC
Duration: 6 Months (short term contract with possible extensions)
Senior GIS Analyst will play a key role in developing, converting, and validating spatial data related to real estate agreements along a rail right-of-way (ROW). This position focuses on georeferencing, digitizing, and interpreting complex documents into accurate, digital GIS datasets. The candidate should have significant experience working with the ArcGIS platform developing and maintaining geospatial data, maps and map layers.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Georeferencing and digitizing real estate agreements and supporting documents into enterprise GIS systems
Interpreting legal descriptions, maps, and design and/or as built drawings to create accurate GIS features.
Completing quality control, spatial validation, and attribute review to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Researching/resolving spatial discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders
Creating metadata, documentation, and linkages between GIS features and source records
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Planning, or a related \with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Advanced working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise 10.x, ArcGIS Pro 3.x and extensions,
Prior railroad experience is a plus
Ability to work independently and on multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Key Words - Must Have:
Georeferencing
right-of-way (ROW)
Railroad experience