20 days ago
Base Salary
$66k - $106k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead production of complete marine and anadromous species range maps in compliance with the FWS Range Mapping SOP.
- Aggregate and normalize spatial data from cloud data platforms, including coordinate reference system transformations and spatial format standardization.
- Validate spatial intersects against authoritative geographic layers, dynamic habitat boundaries, and overlapping Critical Habitat designations.
- Coordinate iterative map reviews with FWS Ecological Services and NOAA Fisheries subject-matter experts and incorporate feedback.
- Produce QA documentation and revised map versions, and coordinate formal FWS sign-off on the Range Map Set deliverable.
- Support post-production range map updates and operational handoff documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional experience, master's degree and 6 years, associate's degree and 10 years, or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years of professional experience.
- U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, and ability to perform all work within the United States.
- Extensive GIS experience focused on species range mapping or federal environmental applications.
- Direct experience with the FWS Range Mapping SOP or equivalent federal range mapping standards.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms; Python for GIS automation and spatial processing; and SQL for spatial data querying and validation.
- Experience with coordinate reference system transformations, spatial data normalization, spatial intersect validation, and Critical Habitat analysis.
- Strong QA documentation skills for geospatial deliverables.
- Preferred qualifications include NOAA Fisheries marine or anadromous species range data experience, Databricks or cloud data platform familiarity, government deliverable approval coordination, and GISP certification or equivalent.
Benefits
- Remote work location.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, short- and long-term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
About Peraton
Peraton builds and integrates mission systems, cyber, space, and intelligence solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil agencies. It delivers enterprise IT, satellite and terrestrial communications, and spectrum management under government contracts. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and is privately held by Veritas Capital.