Geospatial Quality Analyst

Responsibilities

• QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, other GIS data, and associated data products
• Providing feedback on all stages of production
• Creation and analysis of derivative data layers
• Supporting and leading process improvements
• Report and metadata creation and review
• Supporting the creation, modification, and maintenance of internal documentation, e.g. standard operating procedures, checklists, and report/metadata templates
• Training junior staff in QA/QC procedures and production workflows, including development and planning of training
• Leading quality review meetings and helping prioritize tasks and projects
• Representing quality team during client meetings
• Aiding project managers with scope, budget, and resource estimations related to QA/QC activities
• Understanding client expectations and helping to translate those expectations to analysts when/if data modifications are required
• Assisting with task assignments and coordinating with analysts, technicians, or administrative staff
• Compose and prepare technical writing beyond existing templates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
• Creative problem solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with digital elevation data, imagery, and other geospatial products
• Working knowledge of TerraScan
• Proficiency with other geospatial software suites such as Global Mapper or LP360
• Experience with national elevation programs, such as USGS 3DEP and/or USGS 3DHP
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g. ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2014), USGS Lidar Base Specifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms
• Bathymetric data processing and/or verification experience
• Familiarity with CMMI Frameworks
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)

Skills

• Experience with national elevation programs, such as USGS 3DEP and/or USGS 3DHP
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g. ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2014), USGS Lidar Base Specifications
• Experience with CMMI Frameworks
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)

Benefits

Salary Range: $69,000 - $88,000 annually.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $88,000 annually. The actual salary offered will depend on various factors, including skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and can be arranged based on the needs of the project and the employee.