Freelance Geospatial Data Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

***This role is contingent upon award***
Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Geospatial Developer with 6+ years of experience required to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.
About the Role:
As a Geospatial Developer supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to design and develop geospatial applications and spatial data systems that support planning and expansion of nationwide communications network. In this role, you will build scalable GIS tools and spatial workflows that enable teams to analyze coverage gaps, evaluate infrastructure needs, and guide investment and planning decisions. You will work closely with engineering, data, and program teams to ensure geospatial data and applications are reliable, accessible, and capable of supporting large-scale operational and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Develop, maintain, and update ArcGIS Online (AGOL) dashboards, map services, web layers, and reporting tools to support data visualization for coverage reinvestment activities

• Manage, process, and analyze large ArcGIS datasets, including scripts, automation, and advanced geoprocessing tools, to import, export, and organize data while ensuring integrity, consistency, and adherence to geospatial data standards

• Perform advanced geospatial analysis, including suitability modeling, geospatial overlays, multi-criteria assessments, and nationwide spatial evaluations, to identify optimal AOI candidate locations

• Integrate crowdsourced datasets, RAN-derived inputs, and third-party GIS sources to generate insights that guide AOI identification, prioritization, and investment justification

• Produce technically accurate maps, layers, models, and documentation packages, including attribute tables and dashboards, to support engineering, business, and investment decision-making

• Develop, validate, and refine data processing workflows to solve complex geospatial data challenges, ensuring data integrity, repeatability, and auditability, including routine validation and quality checks on GIS datasets

• Support development and maintenance of geospatial standards, quality controls, and version-controlled geodatabase structures consistent with client analytic expectations

• Provide expert recommendations and hands-on geospatial workflow support, including model runs, data preparation, and version control, to program leadership, engineering SMEs, and investment teams

• Maintain repository structures, file catalogs, and AGOL content, and support geospatial documentation needs (SOPs, workflow diagrams, supporting materials) for efficient retrieval and use across engineering, business, and program teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the First Responder Impact Model (FRIM) and related spatial tools by validating assumptions, reviewing inputs, and identifying improvements to strengthen investment analytics

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive.

Location:
You will work as part of a remote team; however, you may be required to attend occasional meetings at headquarters located in: Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA or Boulder, CO.
Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and Minimum of 6+ years of Geographic Information Systems development experience

• Experience establishing and maintaining various ArcGIS Online (AGOL) mapping & report dashboards

• Experience in periodic importing and exporting of large ArcGIS datasets and associated information, including use of scripts and data management practices to support large-scale processing

• Experience using ArcGIS Suitability Modelling on a nationwide basis to identify the best locations that are most likely to meet a specified goal

• Experience using crowdsource data to produce useful insights in support of guiding investment activities

• Demonstrated relevant knowledge and experience with a multi-state and/or national public safety communications program or project

• Experience conducting spatial analysis related to network coverage, infrastructure, or telecommunications datasets

• Strong data analysis and visualization skills, with the ability to present findings clearly

• Experience preparing or supporting geospatial data for use in enterprise analytics or decision-support platforms

• Demonstrated experience in problem solving when handling large datasets within ArcGIS

• Familiarity with telecommunications, broadband, wireless, or network infrastructure data

• Familiarity with integrating GIS data into platforms such as Palantir or similar enterprise analytics environments

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple analytical tasks concurrently

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and technical teams

• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience supporting government or public sector programs

• Experience developing dashboards or automated GIS reporting products

• Experience supporting technical briefings or planning efforts

Don't think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don't hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.
About Us:
Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.
Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.
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Salary:
Approximate Salary Estimate: $100,000- $200,000 annually
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.