Geospatial Developer

Corner Alliance

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of GIS development experience
  • Proficient with GIS platforms like ESRI ArcGIS
  • Experience in spatial analysis related to telecommunications
  • Skilled in data visualization and clear presentation of findings
  • Knowledge of public safety communications projects
  • Ability to handle large datasets effectively
  • US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain geospatial datasets and maps for network planning
  • Analyze data to identify coverage gaps and performance trends
  • Prepare GIS datasets for integration into analytics platforms
  • Create visual products that support decision-making
  • Perform quality control of GIS data for accuracy and usability
  • Maintain documentation and version control of GIS datasets
  • Collaborate with technical teams to create innovative geospatial solutions

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with occasional in-office meetings
  • Opportunity to support a federal government client
  • Engagement in large-scale operational and strategic initiatives
  • Platforms and tools from industry-leading GIS and data analytics companies
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive learning environment for skill enhancement
Full Job Description
**This role is contingent upon award**

About the Role:
As a Geospatial Developer supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to design and develop geospatial applications and spatial data systems that support planning and expansion of nationwide communications network. In this role, you will build scalable GIS tools and spatial workflows that enable teams to analyze coverage gaps, evaluate infrastructure needs, and guide investment and planning decisions. You will work closely with engineering, data, and program teams to ensure geospatial data and applications are reliable, accessible, and capable of supporting large-scale operational and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Develop and maintain geospatial datasets and maps related to network coverage, infrastructure locations, and service availability.
  • Analyze spatial and tabular data to identify coverage gaps, overlaps, and trends affecting network performance.
  • Prepare GIS datasets for integration into enterprise data and analytics platforms (e.g., Palantir), ensuring spatial data aligns with operational and programmatic data
  • Provide data analyses support by leveraging industry standard software and systems to include, but not limited to:
    • InfoVista's Planet tool
    • MapInfo
    • ESRI Arc-GIS
    • Tableau
    • Microsoft Power Automate, SharePoint and PowerApps
    • Telecommunication drive test postprocessing tools such as Accuver's XCAL, and Rohde and Schwarz tools.
  • Create maps, dashboards, and visual products that combine spatial and non-spatial data to support planning and decision-making.
  • Perform quality control and validation of GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across systems.
  • Prepare geospatial products for use in reports, briefings, and decision-support materials for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Maintain documentation, metadata, and version control for GIS datasets and analytical products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional technical and program teams to translate requirements into geospatial solutions.
  • Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.
Location:
You will work as part of a remote team; however, you may be required to attend occasional meetings at headquarters located in: Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA or Boulder, CO.

Required Experience/Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree and Minimum of 6+ years of Geographic Information Systems development experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with GIS platforms such as ESRI ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) or comparable tools.
  • Experience with using ArcGIS, data management, and using scripts to process large databases supporting Geographic Information Systems
  • Experience conducting spatial analysis related to network coverage, infrastructure, or telecommunications datasets.
  • Experience with using crowdsource data to produce useful insights in support of guiding investment activities.
  • Strong data analysis and visualization skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
  • Demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience with a multi-state and/or national public safety communications program or project
  • Experience preparing or supporting geospatial data for use in enterprise analytics or decision-support platforms.
  • Demonstrate experience in problem solving when handling large datasets within ArcGIS.
  • Familiarity with telecommunications, broadband, wireless, or network infrastructure data.
  • Familiarity with integrating GIS data into platforms such as Palantir or similar enterprise analytics environments.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple analytical tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and technical teams
  • US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability
Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Experience supporting government or public sector programs.
  • Experience developing dashboards or automated GIS reporting products.
  • Experience supporting technical briefings or planning efforts.

Don't think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don't hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

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