GIS Engineer​/Analyst

This is for a proposal contingent upon award.

Security Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries)

At Essnova Solutions, we're not just another IT services company—we're a catalyst for change in the federal contracting landscape. As a certified 8(a) and HUBZone small business, we've been recognized for our rapid growth and excellence, including being named Alabama's Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year and earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Our mission is clear: to empower those who serve by delivering bold, innovative solutions with unmatched efficiency. From geospatial analytics to healthcare IT, we tackle some of the most critical challenges across government, education, and healthcare sectors.

We're seeking driven professionals ready to take ownership, drive meaningful change, and grow alongside a company that's scaling smart and fast.

Essnova is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst / Geospatial Data Engineer / Web GIS Engineer to support a federal marine minerals and geospatial services program. The selected candidate will be responsible for geospatial data development, integration, quality control, metadata management, and deployment of GIS services and applications supporting marine and environmental datasets.

This position requires strong expertise with the Esri technology stack, geospatial scripting and automation, and experience working with bathymetric, seismic, sediment, core sample, and other marine mineral datasets.

• Lead geospatial data development, ingestion, integration, and quality assurance activities
• Manage vector, raster, bathymetric, seismic, sediment, and marine mineral datasets
• Develop and maintain FGDC and ISO-compliant metadata
• Build and support dashboards, web maps, feature services, and geospatial applications
• Develop Python, Arc Py, and Arcade scripts to automate GIS workflows
• Support geostatistical analysis, modeling, mapping, and spatial data interpretation
• Publish and maintain services within ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Portal environments
• Implement rigorous QA/QC procedures to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Produce geospatial products and visualizations supporting program objectives
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality geospatial solutions

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Pro (3.6 or newer)
• Experience supporting ArcGIS Enterprise/Server (11.5 or newer)
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Online, Portal, Hub, Dashboards, and feature services
• Proficiency in Python 3, Arc Py, and ArcGIS Arcade scripting
• Experience working with bathymetry, seismic data, core samples, sediment datasets, and interpreted geophysical information
• Knowledge of FGDC and ISO metadata standards
• Strong QA/QC experience for geospatial data validation and management
• Familiarity with CMECS classifications and marine mineral datasets
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/Public Trust clearance

• Previous experience supporting BOEM, NOAA, USGS, or other federal geospatial programs
• Experience with marine resource management or offshore environmental data
• Knowledge of geostatistical analysis methods and spatial modeling techniques
• Experience developing interactive dashboards and web-based GIS solutions
• GISP certification or other relevant professional certifications

Essnova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.