GIS Analyst / Product Development Specialist

Job Description

CSS is seeking a highly qualified candidate(s) for a GIS Analyst / Product Development Specialist on an interdisciplinary research team of contract and federal employees. The integrated research team will support the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS; Marine Spatial Ecology Division, which is a nationally recognized scientific research program that conducts spatial ecological analysis, statistical modeling, ecological forecasting, and predictive mapping to support marine ecosystem management, conservation, restoration and spatial planning. The candidate(s) will be employed by CSS to work on site at the NOAA National Ocean Service in Silver Spring, MD.

We seek a qualified candidate(s) to support GIS data analysis, data archival, and data visualization product development for public consumption. The candidate(s) will be responsible for supporting the development of online products related to sharing data on climate impacts on marine species, including populations, communities, and habitats. The position(s) will require proficiency with GIS (Arc Pro and Arc Online) and python programming. Proficiency with geospatial analysis, creating online data visualizations (e.g., publishing data, building story maps or dashboards), and python is essential. Familiarity with climate change topics and oceanography are helpful. Suitable candidate(s) will be able to work effectively with a team of scientists from remote locations, set and meet deadlines, and work independently and complete milestones in a timely manner.

Key duties/responsibilities include:

Perform geospatial and geostatistical analyses such as integrating various data sets, aggregating and manipulating data at various spatial scales

Develop custom, reproducible geoprocessing workflows to support high-end spatial analysis

Contribute to development of data visualization applications, informed by needs of end users/clients

Organize and input data into databases, maintain accurate detailed records of observations, measurements and results

Develop metadata to appropriate NOAA standards

Contribute to writing reports and other communication documents (e.g., partner outreach and news items)

Set and meet deadlines for completion of work in timely manner

Work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to other relevant projects as directed

Qualifications

BS degree in a relevant discipline and 1-2 years of relevant experience required

Background in marine science is preferred

Experience with data preparation, workflows and spatial processing, online map and application development

Proficient using Python to manipulate data and develop reproducible workflows

Proficient with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online

Ability to maintain focus on routine and repetitive tasks

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to be flexible in responding to changes in schedules and job priorities

Able to work in a team environment

Ability to work flexible hours, including some long days and infrequently on weekends

A valid US driver's license

Experience with basic computer programs such as excel and word

CSS is predominantly a Federal Contractor and is subject to following the terms of Executive Orders. CSS requires all Employees (Direct, Indirect, government, state, and commercial), including employees working from home/remotely, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the CSS HR Department.

CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.