NV5 ยท 4 hours ago
Geospatial Analyst - Disaster Operations & Analytics
Dulles, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expNV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support the National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC). The role involves delivering geospatial intelligence and analytics during disasters and requires proficiency in GIS tools and Python for data processing and automation.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Rapidly develop, update, and maintain operational maps and geospatial products in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and QGIS
Produce high-quality static and interactive maps to support disaster monitoring, response, and recovery efforts
Integrate hazard footprints with business, infrastructure, and lifeline datasets
Support hotspot, proximity, overlay, and exposure analyses aligned with FEMA operational needs
Use Python for geospatial data processing, ETL workflows, and basic automation (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas, Pandas)
Support repeatable analytics and scalable workflows for multi-event and multi-region reporting
Assist with data validation, transformation, and quality checks across multiple data sources
Manage and organize spatial and tabular datasets across formats (FGDB, GeoPackage, Parquet, CSV, REST services)
Support data ingestion from federal, state, local, and commercial sources
Maintain clean, well-documented data structures and metadata
Collaborate with data engineers, economists, and developers
Participate in disaster activation rotations, providing extended-hour support as needed
Assist with rapid-turnaround map updates, situation reports, and executive-level briefings
Coordinate with project leadership to ensure products meet operational timelines
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional GIS experience
Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and the Esri suite
Proficiency working with QGIS
Practical experience using Python for GIS or data workflows
Strong understanding of spatial analysis concepts
Ability to work efficiently under time pressure
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience supporting disaster response, emergency management, or FEMA-related projects
Familiarity with hazard datasets (flood, wildfire, wind, landslide)
Experience with dashboards and web GIS
Knowledge of data governance or enterprise GIS practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
FTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
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