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# GIS Analyst

- **Company:** MEAD & HUNT INC
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,000.0 - $93,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ArcGIS (Software), Databases, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Retrieval, GIS Applications, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Microsoft Copilot, Web Applications, Esri GIS (Software), Claude, Google Gemini, GPT, GNSS
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18672044/Gis-Analyst-Virginia-Herndon

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in geography, anthropology, archeology, historic preservation, history, or closely related field
 * At least two (2) years of relevant experience

--OR--

 * If no degree, at least six (6) years of relevant experience

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

 * Experience in the cultural resource management industry
 * Familiarity with StoryMaps and similar deliverables
 * Experience with predictive modeling, particularly related to archaeology
 * Working experience with total stations or similar field data collectors
 * Experience preparing data for use on handheld GNSS/GPS units, as well as utilizing those units for paperless field data collection
 * Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors, If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, take initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

## Description

* Utilizing ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data
 * Publishing, configuring, and maintaining web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise
 * Conducting spatial analysis and applying geoprocessing techniques to support cultural resources projects
 * Creating high-quality maps and interactive web applications for presentations and reports
 * Collaborating with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data retrieval
 * Assisting in the development and implementation of geospatial workflows and standards
 * Staying up to date on the latest GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies
 * Effectively communicating GIS findings and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations
 * Providing GIS technical assistance and basic training to project teams and end users