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Lightshift Energy

GIS Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

This role works closely with development, origination, and data engineering to support project ... Build and maintain siting notebooks and Python-based geospatial scripts * Integrate data from ...

Staffxpert LLC

SQL Developer

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$44.75 - $61.50/hr

Experience with GIS technologies and asset management systems is highly desirable. Key ... Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and SQL/PSQL. * Ensure data quality, integrity ...

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Esri

GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Vienna, VA · On-site

$79K - $130K/yr

Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript * Master's degree ... change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice ...

USM

GIS Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

... Programming 7 years Geo Server 5 years Open Layers 5 years PostGres 5 years Post GIS 5 years QGIS / ArcGIS 5 years ESRI stack 7 years Geo Node 4 years CSS/HTML 7 years Java scripting 7 years Python ...

Blue Raster, LLC

GIS Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

We're looking for a Senior level GIS Analyst with strong programming skills and a passion for ... Own the architecture of Python based data pipelines, setting standards for automation, cleaning ...

Ampcus Inc

GIS Technical Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

NET, Arc Objects, SQL, Python, JavaScript, Adobe Flex, and other spatial data processing ... GIS, Civil Engineering, Geography or an equivalent combination of education and experience ...

USM

GIS Consultant

Washington, DC · On-site

SQL Programming 7 years * Java/J2EE 7 years * Geo Server 5 years * Carto 5 years * MapBox 5 years ... Python scripting 5 years * Pentaho PDI/ Kettle 5 years * ETL using open data tools 4 years

CSS, Inc

GIS Analyst

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

... Python, R and other scripts to support data processing and analysisDevelop metadata and prepare ... engineers, and other team members to integrate GIS capabilities into broader project ...

Spatial Front, Inc

Senior Python Developer

Suitland, MD · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

... Developer to join our growing team supporting a federal client in Suitland, MD. In this role, you ... Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Python, cloud, or GIS-related certifications) are a plus ...

CSS, Inc

GIS Analyst

Chevy Chase, MD · On-site

Utilize Python, R and other scripts to support data processing and analysis * Develop metadata and ... Work closely with scientists, analysts, engineers, and other team members to integrate GIS ...

CSS, Inc

GIS Analyst

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

Utilize Python, R and other scripts to support data processing and analysis * Develop metadata and ... Work closely with scientists, analysts, engineers, and other team members to integrate GIS ...

Axiom Consultants

GIS Specialist II

Rockville, MD · Remote

$65K/yr

Axiom is looking for a GIS Specialist II to support the National Bathymetric Source (NBS ... Programming experience in Python. Analyzing, planning, acquiring, integrating, and disseminating ...

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A Python GIS Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing Geographic Information System (GIS) applications using Python. They work with spatial data, automate geospatial processes, and integrate GIS technologies with databases and web applications. This role often involves using libraries like GDAL, GeoPandas, and ArcPy to analyze and visualize geographic data. Python GIS Developers are employed in industries such as urban planning, environmental science, and transportation.

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GIS Analyst

Arlington, VA • On-site

Lightshift Energy
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$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Description of Role:
The GIS Analyst is a core member of the Analytics team, owning the geospatial function end-to-end - from parcel screening and site selection to ArcGIS Online administration and data pipeline maintenance. This role works closely with development, origination, and data engineering to support project siting, strategic analyses, and application development across multiple states and organized power markets.
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Lead parcel-level site screening and constraint analysis to support BESS development across target states
  • Administer ArcGIS Online (AGOL) - manage users, hosted layers, web maps, dashboards, and data pipelines; maintain organized, production-ready content
  • Build and maintain siting notebooks and Python-based geospatial scripts
  • Integrate data from vendors into Lightshift's GIS platform and manage vendor relationships
  • Produce maps and spatial exports for commercial, development and leadership presentations
  • Maintain the multi-state GIS data library and state-specific project data in SharePoint and GitHub
  • Coordinate annual vendor contract renewals and update recurring datasets on a regular cadence
  • Monitor new developments across the GIS and energy industries that can improve Lightshift's analytics toolset
  • Conceptualize and execute enhanced analytic approaches and strategic initiatives to improve company siting, strategy, and competitive advantage

Location:
Washington, DC Metro Area
Compensation & Benefits:
  • This position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short-term disability.

Requirements
Requirements:
  • GIS degree, certificate, and/or 1-5 years of relevant GIS experience in a professional setting
  • Quantitative undergraduate degree (e.g., Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science)
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online; experience managing hosted layers, pipelines, and organizational content
  • Proficiency with Python for geospatial tasks (e.g., GeoPandas, Shapely) and comfort with GitHub-based and AI-supported software development workflows
  • Strong attention to data quality; ability to troubleshoot CRS mismatches, invalid geometries, and schema changes
  • Excellent communication skills and alignment with Lightshift's core values (Innovative, Collaborative, Trustworthy)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting renewable energy or battery storage development - including parcel screening, interconnection, siting, or land acquisition workflows
  • Familiarity with grid infrastructure data sources and energy community datasets
  • Experience building or maintaining Streamlit or similar lightweight web applications
  • Exposure to PostGIS or other spatial databases

Salary Description
$85,000 - $110,000

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