Lead GIS Analyst

Lead GIS Analyst sought by NV5 Geospatial, Inc. in Corvallis, OR.

• Support airborne LiDAR and geographic information system (GIS) data production.

• Perform quality assurance/quality control and calibration of airborne LiDAR data.

• Work with Team Lead and Technical Specialists to ensure LiDAR data flow.

• Develop process efficiencies and improve methodologies.

• Produce finalized LiDAR data deliverables based on client requests.

• Train LiDAR technicians and other analysts.

• Specific duties include:

  • prepare technical writing and final reports;

  • train and supervise Senior Analysts with Calibration of Chiroptera and Hawkeye data sets;

  • train dataset and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) creation and updates;

  • manage project, timeline and health of project; coordinate with Project Manager;

  • set up Quicklook and Calibration team;

  • prepare Secondary QC of Handoff and reports;

  • support Chiroptera and Hawkeye data troubleshooting;

  • support tickets with Vendor;

  • improve workflow automation and process;

  • supervising coverage review;

  • train Analysts and Technicians;

  • conduct Quicklook and Calibration;

  • conduct Bathymetric coverage review;

  • conduct Chiroptera and Hawkeye Boresight calibration;

  • and Topobathymetric handoffs.

  • Job may be performed remotely up to 3 days per week. Requires 5% domestic travel and/or international travel.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Geographic Information Science, Geography and Environmental Resources, or a closely related field, plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or as a geographic/spatial data analyst or similar role. Experience must include working with:

  • Airborne LiDAR processing;
  • Leica Chiroptera and Hawkeye Systems and associated Leica software; and
  • ESRI, Vector-based software, and Terra Solid products.

Apply online at  or send resume to Andrea Martinez, Associate HR Manager at