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# Senior Data Analyst - ArcGIS SME

- **Company:** BRIGHT STAR SOLUTIONS LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Outlook, Software Documentation, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases, Cisco WebEx, Esri GIS (Software), Scripting, Data Layers, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b723ea4addc0b364

## About the Role

· Master's degree in geography, cartography, environmental science, information technology (IT), or a related discipline and more than ten (10) years of relevant experience in geospatial analysis, or a Bachelor's degree in one of those disciplines and more than eighteen (18) years of relevant experience.

· Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and three (3) to ten (10) years of relevant experience will also be considered at a level aligned with their background.

· Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a CBP Background Investigation (BI). Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI.

· Relevant experience with data visualization.

· Advanced skills using ESRI ArcPro or similar geospatial tools.

· Strong Python scripting skills.

· Experience with technical editing and documentation review.

· Ability to rapidly provide geospatial analysis, dynamic, and static maps.

· Strong organizational skills (e.g., time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail).

· Working knowledge of remote/virtual meeting environments such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

· Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.

· Demonstrated experience facilitating collaboration across multiple workstreams.

· Ability to effectively solve problems.

· Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

· A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

· Professional certification in GIS (e.g., GIS Professional, Esri Technical Certification in ArcGIS, or similar)

· Highly Preferred: Active/Full U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI, · Geospatial Analysis: 10+ years, · Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

· Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, * Due to the nature of our work as a government contractor, all employees are required to have full U.S Citizenship at the time of hire. Are you a U.S Citizen?

 * Do have hold an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (CBP BI) or other Department of Homeland Security Public Trust (DHS)?
 * Do you have experience working at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?
 * Are you comfortable with the salary range listed for this position?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001

## Description

Bright Star is seeking a Senior Data Analyst/ArcGIS SME to support Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contract. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical, data-driven solutions that support CBP's mission to protect U.S. borders and facilitate lawful travel and trade. As part of our high-performing team, you will provide expertise in ArcGIS, geospatial data analysis, and data management to help our client leverage location-based data and technology to support critical border security operations. The Senior Data Analyst/ArcGIS SME will manage geographic and spatial data to support the efforts of a federal program management office responsible for the planning, acquisition, deployment, and management of technologies and infrastructure to protect our borders. This entails collecting, managing, analyzing, modeling, and presenting geographic and spatial data, as well as developing maps at various scales. You will also develop Python scripts to support
geospatial work and serve as a technical editor and reviewer for program documentation. This is a full-time hybrid position based in the Washington, DC area.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage, manipulate, and analyze large geospatial databases containing linear infrastructure.

· Develop and maintain Python scripts to support geospatial data processing and analysis.

· Develop visualizations of information for management decision-making

· Report metrics on project-specific data analysis

· Develop and maintain an ArcGIS Online portal application for efficient, hands-on geospatial analysis.

· Perform rapid manipulation of spatial data using field and geometric calculators.

· Construct SQL search queries to locate, define, and isolate specific features within extensive databases.

· Utilize feature layers to effectively symbolize and visualize rapidly changing geospatial data

· Develop and implement industry-standard protocols and procedures for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and services, focusing on data modeling and distribution.

· Implement GIS project activities, including map production, geospatial data analysis, and development of data layers, with a focus on linear construction considerations such as environmental and real estate issues.

· Perform technical editing and documentation review to ensure deliverables are accurate, clear, and consistent.

· Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team (engineers, environmental, real estate, logistics and other specialists) to conduct required analyses from datasets.

· Prioritize geospatial requests received from the government, including Senior Leadership.

· Participate in required planning and coordination calls.

· Provide periodic update reports to Project Managers (PMs).

· Other duties as assigned