Senior GIS Analyst
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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At ABS Group, risk analysis is our foundation. ABS is a global professional services company with 87 offices in 33 countries. Our Global Government division, headquartered in Arlington, VA, deploys cutting-edge technical expertise for federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Coast Guard, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. At ABS Group, you can transform the way agencies quantify, analyze, and ultimately reduce risk.

ABS Group is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst with experience in generating maps and visualizing data to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Senior GIS Analyst will be part of an integral team providing our clients with the latest tools, models, and software to communicate risk via geographical information systems.

What You Will Do:

• Utilize GIS and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information
• Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping
• Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components
• Creating, editing, and reviewing Personal and File Geodatabases
• Create custom GIS development and automation
• Supporting the development of services and analyze GIS data
• Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
• Assist in editing and creating static and dynamic products and services
• Communicating technical subjects to both management and clients in a clear manner
• Develop, edit, and troubleshoot large geodatabases used by mapping tools.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science required. Degree in Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ESRI ArcGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro software familiarity
• Grasps GIS foundational principals and methods
• Knowledge with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazus software desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel desired
• ArcGIS Online and Web Application capabilities desired

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to a manager.

Working Conditions:

Work will normally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Work will be non-manual, but the incumbent must be able to walk and climb among equipment and structures. There may be an occasional need to lift up to 10 pounds.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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