About the Role
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Client: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Role: GIS Analyst 3
Contract: 11/10/2026 – 06/30/2027
1099 Rate: $61–$65/hr
Work Model: Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite/week
Interview: WebCam
✈️ Travel: Occasional in-state travel may be required
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced GIS Analyst 3 to support VDOT’s Highway Maintenance Management Section (HMMS) .
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with ESRI technologies, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, GIS application development, Python, web mapping applications, and enterprise GIS data management .
This role is ideal for someone who can work independently on complex GIS projects while also communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
️ Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial data management
Analyze, validate, and maintain GIS data associated with maintenance assets
Design, develop, and maintain GIS applications using ESRI technologies
Develop complex analysis and multi-layered mapping projects
Work with ArcGIS Pro 3.X+, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
Develop GIS tools and applications using appropriate GIS and programming technologies
Support enterprise asset data management
Develop and maintain Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
Serve as a technical liaison between IT teams, asset management system administrators, and end users
Troubleshoot, debug, and provide technical support
Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users
✅ Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years of experience in GIS and GIS application development
5+ years of experience with ESRI GIS technologies , particularly ArcGIS Pro 3.X or higher
5+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering web applications
Strong experience with JavaScript mapping APIs / ArcGIS API for JavaScript
Strong Python programming/scripting skills
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcSDE, Portal, Server, Web Adaptors, and Data Stores
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, development, and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
⭐ Preferred / Nice to Have
Experience with LRS (Linear Referencing Systems)
Experience with ESRI Roads & Highways
Experience with Oracle SQL and/or PostgreSQL
Experience with enterprise asset management systems
Experience developing GIS applications supporting spatial data management
Power BI / reporting tools experience
Interested?
If you have strong experience with ArcGIS Pro + ArcGIS Enterprise + GIS Application Development + Python and are comfortable working 3–4 days onsite in Mechanicsville, VA , I'd love to connect!
DM me your updated resume or reach out directly for more details.