Job Title: GIS Analyst 3
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Salary: $52 – $72 per hour
Start Date: November 10, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2027
Industry Category: Government / Information Technology / Geographic Information Systems
Employment Type: Contract
Requisition ID: 812669

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced GIS Analyst 3 to support the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Central Office Maintenance Division's Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS).

This hybrid contract position requires advanced expertise in geographic information systems, GIS application development, enterprise asset data management, spatial analysis, and ESRI technologies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, web-based GIS applications, and Python scripting. The successful professional will support highway maintenance operations through GIS data analysis, application development, and technical coordination with business and IT stakeholders.

This position requires 3–4 days per week on-site in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Occasional in-state travel may be required.

Application:

Qualified candidates should demonstrate at least six years of GIS and GIS application development experience, including advanced ESRI GIS software expertise, spatial data analysis, and technical communication skills.

Applicants must be available to work on-site in Mechanicsville three to four days per week and accommodate occasional travel within Virginia.

Candidates must confirm that they will physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies. Offshore IT contractors are prohibited.

Job Description:

The GIS Analyst 3 will provide advanced GIS analysis, enterprise asset data management, application development, and technical coordination for VDOT's Highway Maintenance Management Section.

Working under the direction of the HMMS Program Manager, the analyst will analyze, validate, maintain, and enhance geospatial datasets associated with highway maintenance assets. The position will develop and maintain GIS tools, web applications, spatial analysis workflows, and multi-layered mapping solutions using ESRI technologies and supporting programming environments.

The role requires proficiency in ArcGIS Pro 3.x or later, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, GIS application development, and Python scripting. The analyst will also serve as a technical liaison between VDOT's Information Technology Division (ITD), asset management system administrators, and users with varying technical backgrounds.

The successful candidate must be a self-directed problem solver who can independently manage complex GIS development and analysis activities while communicating technical information effectively to nontechnical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Advanced GIS Analysis & Spatial Data Management

• Perform complex geographic information system analyses to support highway maintenance operations and asset management.
• Analyze, validate, maintain, and improve geospatial datasets associated with roadway and maintenance assets.
• Develop detailed, multi-layered maps and spatial analysis products using ESRI GIS technologies.
• Identify and resolve spatial data quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity issues.
• Support enterprise asset data management through effective GIS data organization, analysis, and maintenance.

ESRI GIS Administration & Development

• Develop and maintain GIS tools, applications, and technical solutions using ArcGIS Pro 3.x or later.
• Work with ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise components, including ArcGIS Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
• Support GIS application functionality, spatial data access, and enterprise GIS integration requirements.
• Troubleshoot GIS software, application, and data-related technical issues.
• Apply appropriate GIS tools and programming environments to address complex mapping and analysis requirements.

GIS Web Application Development

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain web-based GIS applications.
• Use JavaScript mapping technologies and ESRI web development tools to support interactive spatial applications.
• Develop application features that improve the accessibility and usability of geographic information.
• Support integration between GIS web applications, enterprise data sources, and business workflows.
• Maintain reliable and effective GIS application performance.

Python Scripting & Technical Automation

• Develop and maintain Python scripts to support GIS analysis, data processing, and application workflows.
• Automate repetitive GIS data management and analysis activities.
• Troubleshoot and debug scripts, applications, and spatial processing workflows.
• Support efficient and repeatable GIS development and data maintenance practices.

Enterprise Asset Management & Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with the HMMS Program Manager, ITD teams, asset management system administrators, and business users.
• Serve as a technical liaison between GIS stakeholders and users with different levels of technical expertise.
• Translate operational requirements into practical GIS tools, applications, and analytical solutions.
• Support GIS integration with highway maintenance and enterprise asset management systems.
• Communicate technical findings, application functionality, and data issues clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

GIS Solution Design & Quality Assurance

• Independently plan and execute complex GIS analysis and mapping projects.
• Apply problem-solving and debugging techniques to GIS applications and geospatial datasets.
• Validate application outputs and spatial analysis results for accuracy and reliability.
• Support GIS application enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Document technical solutions and communicate development progress as appropriate.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or a related field with GIS experience.
• 6+ years of experience in GIS and GIS application development.
• 5+ years of experience working with the ESRI GIS software suite, including ArcGIS Pro 3.x or later.
• 5+ years of experience communicating technical information effectively to nontechnical computer users, both verbally and in writing.
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications, as specified in the requisition description.
• Demonstrated expertise with ArcSDE and ArcGIS Enterprise, including Server, Portal, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores.
• Experience developing complex GIS analysis and mapping projects.
• Ability to independently develop GIS tools and applications, conduct advanced spatial analyses, and produce multi-layered maps.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and GIS-related automation.
• Strong problem-solving, application design, development, debugging, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work on-site in Mechanicsville, Virginia, 3–4 days per week.
• Must be available for occasional in-state travel when required.
• Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) and ESRI Roads & Highways or comparable technologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining LRS solutions and GIS applications supporting spatial data management.
• Proficiency in data extraction, analysis, and scripting tools, preferably Oracle SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing web applications using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript or other JavaScript mapping APIs.
• Prior experience working with enterprise asset management systems and associated datasets.
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools, particularly Microsoft Power BI.

Benefits

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $52–$72 per hour

Schedule:

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• On-Site Requirement: 3–4 days per week
• Remote Work: Remaining scheduled workdays, subject to agency requirements

Work Location:

• Mechanicsville, VA 23116