GIS Analyst II

Job Title: GIS Analyst II

Location: Lakewood, CO (Hybrid On-Site/Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM MST
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Clearance Requirements: Must pass a federal background investigation

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented GIS Analyst II to support geospatial analysis, mapping, and data management activities for national trust-land and natural resource programs. This role provides essential analytical support, implements standard geospatial procedures, and contributes directly to the accuracy, integrity, and modernization of enterprise GIS datasets.

The GIS Analyst II collaborates closely with senior analysts, federal stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality mapping products and geospatial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine GIS analysis to solve procedural, factual, and recurring geospatial issues.
• Interpret and map legal land descriptions, rights-of-way, leases, and related land records.
• Administer and maintain geospatial databases within the ESRI Parcel Fabric environment.
• Apply quality-control and quality-assurance standards across geospatial datasets.
• Participate in cross-functional work with federal agencies, regional geospatial coordinators, and program teams.
• Identify data needs, locate missing information, evaluate platform compatibility, and troubleshoot dataset inconsistencies.
• Support geospatial database management, applying appropriate database design principles.
• Use standardized GIS software/hardware, with strong competency navigating ESRI tools.
• Create and maintain accurate metadata for all assigned GIS projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on GIS experience.
• Working knowledge of legal land descriptions, rights-of-way, and land-related datasets.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and experience with Parcel Fabric or a willingness to learn rapidly.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot data inconsistencies.
• Experience maintaining geospatial databases and applying GIS quality-assurance methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal land management, Tribal programs, or natural resource projects.
• Familiarity with TAAMS, AWS-hosted GIS environments, or Smartsheet.
• Understanding of database design principles and geospatial metadata standards.

Work Environment

• Hybrid for Denver metro candidates; remote options available for approved locations.
• Standard Monday–Friday work week; extended hours may be required with approval.
• Remote employees receive government-furnished IT equipment.

Background Requirements

• Must pass a federal background check.
• Completion of mandatory annual IT security training is required.
• No DWI convictions within the past 10 years; no crimes involving children.

Why Join Us

As a GIS Analyst II, you will support foundational work that strengthens trust-land management, enhances data accuracy, and enables enterprise GIS modernization. Your expertise helps deliver mapping products that benefit Tribal communities and inform nationwide land-management decisions.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief summary describing your experience with:

• ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Parcel Fabric or other enterprise GIS environments
• Legal land description mapping
• Geospatial data QA/QC procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• ESRI: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80215

Salary : $65,000 - $115,000