Senior GIS Analyst / Project Manager

About the role

VHB is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst/Project Manager to join our growing team in New England. The ideal candidate will work a hybrid schedule out of one of our Massachusetts, Providence, RI, or Wethersfield, CT offices; other New England office locations may also be considered. This role supports a wide range of clients with geographic information system (GIS) services across sectors including transportation, state departments of transportation (DOT), municipal governments, energy, institutional, real estate, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support GIS projects and tasks to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with scope, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, contributing to client relationship development, assisting with proposals and interviews, and helping win new GIS-related work and projects.
• Collaborate with software engineers, GIS professionals, project teams, and other stakeholders to support spatial data processes and the development of end-user applications.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and support to junior GIS staff and project team members.
• Configure web applications using Esri’s ArcGIS Online/Portal (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboard, Web Maps, and Hub Sites) to support project work.
• Communicate and work both individually and as part of a large team.
• Proactively provide ideas and solutions to solve project-related problems.
• Provide time estimates, write scopes of work, and develop budget estimates for project proposals and RFPs.
• Perform Quality Control tests on work products done by others.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of the principles and practices of GIS and cartography.
• Demonstrated experience in task managing or project management on GIS projects of all sizes and complexity.
• Ability to identify GIS-related growth opportunities, support client relationships, and contribute to business development and pursuit activities.
• Geodatabase design, development, management, and maintenance.
• Experience configuring web applications using Esri’s web application frameworks and products such as Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123.
• Ability to create map services and interactive web applications.
• Experience with scripting and automation across Esri’s ArcGIS Platform.
• Ability to utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion/manipulation (e.g., raster/surface manipulation, mosaic, modify, and repurpose imagery for other software).
• Ability to learn new skills and methods on-the-fly, troubleshoot issues, and solve technical problems.
• Innovative spirit and a growth mindset—eager to build new client relationships and expand visibility in the region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience utilizing GIS technology, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
• BS in GIS, Engineering, Planning, or Geography.
• Master’s degree preferred and may be substituted for 1-2 years of experience.
• GISP certification preferred.
• Extensive experience working across Esri’s ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).

Pay

Salary range for this position located in Massachusetts is $98,000–123,000 and for the position located in Vermont and Maine is $82,000–105,000. This offer is determined based on job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, and geographic location.

Benefits

VHB offers a holistic benefits package. Learn more about our benefits.