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Peraton

Senior GIS Developer – Range Mapping Lead

Peraton

. Lead production of species range maps for all marine and anadromous taxa in compliance with the FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive GIS expertise in species range mapping, including proficiency in ArcGIS and Python for automation. Capable of validating spatial data and ensuring compliance with federal mapping standards while producing high-quality geospatial documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Extensive GIS ExperienceProficiency in ArcGISProficiency in Python for GIS AutomationDirect Experience with FWS Range Mapping SOPStrong QA Documentation Skills

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Hard Skills
GIS ExperienceCoordinate Reference System TransformationsSpatial Data NormalizationSpatial Intersect ValidationCritical Habitat AnalysisSQL for Querying Spatial DataArcPy ScriptingSpecies Range MappingCloud Data ProcessingGeospatial Deliverables
Tools & Technologies
ArcGISQGISDatabricksCloud Data Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
GISP Certification
Industry Keywords
FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating ProcedureFederal Environmental ApplicationsNOAA FisheriesPublic Trust ClearanceGovernment Deliverable Approvals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead production of species range maps for all marine and anadromous taxa in compliance with the FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure
  • Obtain and review the FWS Range Mapping SOP at or before project kickoff
  • Aggregate and normalize spatial data from cloud data platform outputs
  • Apply coordinate reference system transformations and spatial format standardization
  • Validate spatial intersects against authoritative geographic layers
  • Address dynamic habitat boundaries and overlapping Critical Habitat designations
  • Facilitate iterative range map review cycles with FWS Ecological Services and NOAA Fisheries SMEs
  • Incorporate feedback and produce revised map versions
  • Produce QA documentation for each range map
  • Ensure maps meet SOP acceptance criteria before submission for government sign-off
  • Coordinate FWS Ecological Services sign-off on the Range Map Set deliverable
  • Support updated range maps after production as part of operational handoff documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of professional experience, or an associate's degree and 10 years of professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years of professional experience
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • All work must be performed within the United States
  • Extensive GIS experience focused on species range mapping or federal environmental applications
  • Direct experience with the FWS Range Mapping SOP or equivalent federal range mapping standards
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms
  • Proficiency in Python for GIS automation and spatial data processing, including ArcPy or equivalent scripting libraries
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and validating spatial data within cloud data platforms
  • Experience with coordinate reference system transformations and spatial data normalization
  • Experience conducting spatial intersect validation and Critical Habitat analysis
  • Strong QA documentation skills for geospatial deliverables
  • Preferred: Experience with NOAA Fisheries marine or anadromous species range data
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Databricks or cloud data platforms for spatial data retrieval
  • Preferred: Experience coordinating formal government deliverable approvals
  • Preferred: GISP certification or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Eligible for overtime, depending on the position
  • Shift differential, depending on the position
  • Discretionary bonus, depending on the position
  • Equal opportunity employment, including disability and protected veteran status