GIS Analyst

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$168,780 - $214,032 annually

We have an opening for Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst. This individual will contribute across a broad spectrum of site operations at the Laboratory. You will develop and integrate GIS and data analysis tools, addressing operational system applications, while working with members of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of planners, engineers, and Information Technology (IT) staff. This position is in the Enterprise Application Service (EAS) Division within the Computing Directorate, in support of the LivIT Program.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

This position will be filled at SES.3 level.

In this role, you will

• Assist with information sharing, analysis, and decision making through a geospatial information system (GIS).
• Collaborate in the development of advanced custom mapping interfaces and transform data to and from GIS formats.
• Integrate GIS with disparate business systems to provide a unified view of data.
• Collaborate in the development of data translation pipeline from legacy AutoCAD drawings to BIM data models in support of campus modernization.
• Assist with downstream data updates for new infrastructure and asset management including CMMS updates master equipment list.
• Provide site planning analysis related to campus development and employee migration planning in support of future site growth.
• Create comprehensive critical infrastructure maps of areas of interest.
• Maintain crucial infrastructure datasets and identify methods to streamline future maintenance to ensure data reliability.
• Represent the Laboratory by providing input on technical issues for specific projects.
• Independently provide solutions to complex desktop GIS analysis to solve abstract problems.
• Define business needs from stakeholders to support the development of GIS-based decision-making tools.
• Provide solutions to automated processes to extract, transform, and load data from disparate sources to the GIS data repository.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Land/Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Advanced knowledge of basic principles of cartography and graphic design, with demonstrated skills in digital cartography and geographic visualization.

• Ability to execute Advanced experience with executing complex desktop GIS analyses.

• Advanced experience with Esri ArcGIS desktop or Autodesk AutoCAD and data ETL toolsets.

• Significant experience defining the needs and approach for desktop GIS analysis exercises including GIS principles, best practices, and advanced knowledge of Esri's desktop software, such as, ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and ArcCatalog.

• Advanced GIS experience implementing Esri-based web/mobile apps, such as, ArcGIS Portal, Web App Developer, Field Maps and/or Survey123.

• Significant experience developing automated ETL routines using industry-standard software, such as, Safe Software FME Desktop/Server, Python, and ArcSDE-based spatial views.

• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to effectively collaborate as part of a cohesive team. working with multiple customers and organizations simultaneously with time constraints.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively draft documentation, present, and explain target application area information.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with programming and scripting languages specific to GIS development, web development, and data integration via web services (e.g., Python, XML, JSON, GeoJSON, JavaScript Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, & Bitbucket).

• Experience with Safe Software FME Desktop/Server, knowledge of ETL concepts, developing data translations supporting business processes and data/systems integrations.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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