Entry-level jobs in Washington, DC

About the role

To support this mission, we are seeking a motivated Junior GIS Analyst to serve as a Common Installation Picture (CIP) Helpdesk and SDSFIE Specialist on a long-term engagement supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG). This is a work-from-home position that requires the candidate to be local to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to support periodic local stakeholder coordination and meetings. You will perform as part of an integrated, mission-driven team dedicated to developing, maintaining, and reporting critical geospatial data layers depicting the built and natural environments across all ARNG States and Territories. Your work will directly empower ARNG leadership with real-time Situational Awareness (SA) over real property and environmental assets, maintaining strict data integrity through DoD and Army Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) standards.

What you'll bring

• Required Experience/Clearance
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related professional GIS experience.
• Programming & Scripting: Working knowledge of Python, specifically for automating workflows and modifying geospatial validation scripts.
• GIS Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of GIS concepts, cartographic and geospatial production techniques, and digital spatial data formats.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Enterprise Systems: Experience utilizing Enterprise GIS, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Desired Experience
• We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:
• DoD & Military Familiarity: Prior experience supporting military customers, with familiarity regarding military command structures, installation workflows, and decision-making processes.
• Data Standards: Hands-on familiarity with SDSFIE schema requirements and real property asset management systems.
• Independent Drive: Demonstrated ability to work effectively from home in a collaborative, distributed team environment.
• Adaptability & Communication: Strong interpersonal communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and the flexibility to adapt to changing mission priorities.