Senior GIS Developer - Spatial Data & Integration
Peraton · UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, US
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## Senior GIS Developer — Spatial Data & Integration ### Overview Peraton supports the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to close a critical gap in federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) research. This program integrates **marine and anadromous species data** into the existing **FWS platform**, enabling a single, unified experience for ESA-listed species. You will lead the production of **federal species range maps** for a high-priority data integration program, ensuring compliance with the **FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)** and coordinating iterative review and formal government sign-off. **Work Location:** Remote --- ### Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Lead **species range map production** for marine and anadromous taxa in full compliance with the **FWS Range Mapping SOP** - Obtain and review the **FWS Range Mapping SOP** at or before project kickoff - Perform **spatial data aggregation and normalization** of range data from cloud data platform outputs, including: - CRS transformations - spatial format standardization - Validate spatial intersects against authoritative geographic layers, including handling: - dynamic habitat boundaries - overlapping Critical Habitat designations - Facilitate **iterative range map review cycles** with: - FWS Ecological Services SMEs - NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) SMEs - incorporate feedback and produce revised map versions - Produce **QA documentation** for each range map and ensure acceptance criteria are met prior to submission for government sign-off - Coordinate **FWS Ecological Services sign-off** on the Range Map - Support development of **updated range maps** post-production as part of operational handoff documentation --- ### Qualifications **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree + **8 years** professional experience, **or** - Master’s degree + **6 years** professional experience, **or** - Associate’s degree + **10 years** professional experience, **or** - High school diploma/equivalent + **12 years** professional experience - **U.S. Citizenship required**; must be able to obtain and maintain a **Public Trust clearance** - All work must be performed within the **United States** - Extensive GIS experience focused on **species range mapping** or **federal environmental applications** - Direct experience with **FWS Range Mapping SOP** or equivalent federal range mapping standards - Proficiency in **ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms** - Proficiency in **Python** for GIS automation and spatial data processing (e.g., **ArcPy**) - Proficiency in **SQL** for querying and validating spatial data within cloud data platforms - Experience with **CRS transformations** and **spatial data normalization** - Experience conducting **spatial intersect validation** and **Critical Habitat analysis** - Strong **QA documentation** skills for geospatial deliverables **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with **NOAA Fisheries** marine or anadromous species range data - Familiarity with **Databricks** or other cloud data platforms for spatial data retrieval - Experience coordinating **formal government deliverable approvals** - **GISP** certification (or equivalent) --- ### Salary Range **$66,000 – $106,000** (typical range). Final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, and geographic/business considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and
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