GIS Analyst

About the role

Tetra Tech is adding GIS Analysts to our Federal Master Planning team based in Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS data.
• Serve on our Federal Master Planning Team, providing support and planning expertise for DoD and other Federal planning and asset management projects.
• Perform complex data analysis and create various maps, visualizations, and analyses for incorporation into reports and/or presentations.
• Support the Federal Master Planning Team and leadership on complex planning studies, spatial data display, research and preparation of plans on resiliency, sustainability, compatible land use, physical, social & economic issues, and provide GIS technical support to all planning team members.
• Create databases, maps, and graphs using GIS software and related equipment for distribution.
• Develop GIS projects consisting of vector, raster, and tabular data.
• Create, update, and query the database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
• Define internal project schedules, graphic components, mapping/planning graphic elements, and writing assignments based on a Scope of Work.
• Design or assist in the design of page layouts, various charts/figures, brochures, posters, slide shows, and provide deliverables in a variety of media formats.
• Conduct research to locate and obtain existing databases.
• Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Manipulate map layouts and associated symbology characteristics while integrating the use of correct coordinate systems, topography, data layers, north arrows, scale bars, and legends while creating aesthetically pleasing map designs.
• Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.

Qualifications

• Candidates need to be effective verbal and nonverbal communicators.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.) as well as experience with ArcGIS is required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, preferred.
• Desire to acquire AICP and/or GISP Certification (when professional experience minimums have been satisfied) preferred, but not required.
• All candidates are required to have the ability to pass a security/background check and security clearance investigation.
• Knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of federal, urban, regional and/or facilities planning.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of research, data collection, and interviews.
• Knowledge of planning disciplines and principles such as urban design, environmental and resiliency planning, military planning, economic development, or land use.
• Knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) for field data collection, measuring, mapping, drafting, data conversion, and data manipulation.
• Understanding of geodatabase structure and capabilities.
• Advanced English language skills, both written and verbal, to include technical writing/editing experience and a demonstrated ability to write, edit, and deliver planning content.
• Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical material, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
• Ability to support planning workshops remotely or in person.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• Must have 3-4 years of professional experience (internship experience is applicable); Candidates possessing a master’s degree in planning or a related field may substitute this for 2 years’ professional planning experience.
• This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.