Geospatial Quality Analyst at Dewberry in US-VA-Fairfax

Job description

• Dewberry is currently seeking a Quality Analyst to support operations within our Geospatial Technology Services department. Typical responsibilities include detailed analysis and review of topographic lidar data, topobathymetric data, IfSAR, vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Orthoimagery, Shoreline Mapping, elevation derived hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, and terrains for state, federal, and private clients across the US. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of dedicated professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. This position offers great potential for professional growth and the opportunity to work with and apply the latest geospatial technology.
• Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC of elevation data, imagery, other GIS data, and associated data products
• Providing feedback on all stages of production
• Creation and analysis of derivative data layers
• Supporting and leading process improvements
• Report and metadata creation and review
• Supporting the creation, modification, and maintenance of internal documentation, e.g. standard operating procedures , checklists, and report/metadata templates
• Training junior staff in QA/QC procedures and production workflows, including development and planning of training
• Leading quality review meetings and helping prioritize tasks and projects
• Representing quality team during client meetings
• Assisting project managers with scope, budget, and resource estimations related to QA/QC activities
• Understanding client expectations and helping to translate those expectations to analysts when/if data modifications are required
• Assign tasks and coordinate with analysts, technicians, or administrative staff
• Compose and prepare technical writing beyond existing templates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
• Creative problem solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with digital elevation data, imagery, and other geospatial products
• Experience providing quality assurance and quality control of geospatial products
• Working knowledge of TerraScan
• Proficiency with other geospatial software suites such as Global Mapper or LP360
• Experience with national elevation programs, such as USGS 3DEP and/or USGS 3DHP
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g. ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data (2014), USGS Lidar Base Specifications
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms
• Bathymetric data processing and/or verification experience
• Familiarity with CMMI Frameworks
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems)

Skills

Required

• Creative problem solving skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with CMMI Frameworks
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance

Benefits

• The projected range for this position is $69,000-$88,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.