[Remote] Senior Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company actively recruiting a Senior Geospatial Analyst to support transportation-focused geospatial projects. This role involves performing advanced geospatial analysis, managing spatial data, and ensuring deliverables meet technical and client-specific requirements while mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex geospatial analyses using transportation-related data sources, including roadway networks, asset inventories, lidar point clouds, 360-degree imagery, aerial imagery, terrain data, linear referencing systems, and feature datasets
- Use GIS software and related tools, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise Geodatabases, QGIS, and remote sensing or mobile mapping platforms, to support data production and analysis
- Apply transportation of GIS concepts such as route-based analysis, linear referencing, asset attribution, spatial joins, proximity analysis, and feature validation
- Support the creation of high-quality geospatial products, including maps, dashboards, reports, web applications, data review tools, production tracking layers, and client-ready GIS deliverables
- Perform spatial modeling, data extraction, feature interpretation, and advanced analytical techniques to derive meaningful information from geospatial and sensor-based data
- Interpret and analyze mobile mapping data, including lidar and imagery, to support transportation asset extraction, validation, and inventory development
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and usability through rigorous quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior geospatial analysts and production staff
- Leads geospatial projects, managing tasks, timelines, and resources effectively
- Contributes to the development and improvement of geospatial workflows, tools, and best practices
- Support project managers by estimating task effort, identifying technical risks, tracking progress, and communicating production or data quality concerns
- Manages and organizes geospatial data, ensuring data accessibility, integrity, and security
- Promotes data sharing and interoperability between systems and organizations
- Works with database administrators and other IT professionals to optimize geospatial data storage and retrieval
- Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both orally and in writing
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate geospatial information into broader analyses and decision-making processes
- Presents geospatial findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Transportation Planning, or related field
- Experience (typically 3+ years for a Senior role) in geospatial analysis or related technical production environments
- Demonstrated expertise in using geospatial software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and geospatial data management tools
- Strong understanding of geospatial principles, techniques, and methodologies
- Experience working with roadway networks, asset inventories, linear referencing systems, milepost-based data, or DOT data standards
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Experience supporting state DOT, county, municipal, or transportation infrastructure projects
- Experience with mobile mapping data, lidar point clouds, 360-degree imagery, pavement imagery, or other sensor-derived datasets
- Experience with Python, ArcPy, SQL, Arcade, FME, ModelBuilder, or other workflow automation tools
- Experience with industry related standards including SNBI, MIRE, HPMS, and PROWAG
- GISP, Esri certification, ASPRS certification, PMP, or related professional certification is a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
- Professional development/advancement opportunities
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