GIS Technical Analyst

Ardent

GIS Technical Analyst supporting federal government geospatial applications and data analysis. Ensuring system functionality and producing high-quality geospatial products within ArcGIS environments.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro environments to ensure system functionality and performance.
Perform advanced spatial analysis to support mission and operational requirements.
Develop and maintain Python and SQL scripts for geospatial data automation and processing.
Manage and support geospatial datasets within SDE and enterprise data environments.
Produce maps, visualizations, and geospatial products for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Conduct data validation, quality assurance, and troubleshooting of GIS applications and datasets.
Support elevated and administrative access functions within GIS systems as required.
Document workflows, processes, and technical procedures related to GIS operations.
Communicate technical concepts, findings, and outputs to diverse audiences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support geospatial system improvements and data usability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Active TS/SCI required.
Bachelor’s degree in Geography or a related field (or equivalent experience).
4+ years of experience supporting GIS applications.
2+ years of relevant technical experience in geospatial analysis, application support, or data management.
Experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
Experience performing advanced spatial analysis.
Proficiency in Python and SQL for data automation and processing.
Experience working with SDE and enterprise geospatial data environments.
Experience with data visualization and map production.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accuracy.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
DCWF qualification required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

highly competitive benefits
professional development opportunities
exceptional culture that embraces flexibility
innovation
collaboration
career growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLspatial analysisdata automationdata managementdata visualizationmap productionGIS applicationsSDEgeospatial datasets

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Active TS/SCIDCWF qualification