Are you a recent graduate or senior studying GIS, Geographical Sciences, Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline? Consider applying for the position below.

APPLY: Submit your cover letter and resume with subject “Junior GIS Analyst” to careers@sspa.com. Priority deadline: September 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

S.S. Papadopulos & Associates, Inc. (SSP&A) is seeking an entry to Junior-level, full time or part-time GIS Analyst for our Rockville, Maryland office (URL:www.sspa.com). SSP&A is a leading environmental and water resources consulting company providing services throughout the US and overseas. The GIS Analyst will support staff scientists through data acquisition, spatial analysis, data management, conversion, and extraction. Data will be processed using GIS spatial analysis skills and methods available in commercial software, and tools developed at SSP&A, to produce modeling input data, and to create exhibits and figures for reports, presentations, and trial testimony that accurately and understandably convey complex information.

Targeted Career path skills will include guided growth of GIS analysis and programming to automate geoprocessing workflows, PostGreSQL and PostGIS database development and administration, and evaluation of new methods within the GIS profession as they develop.

Explicit job requirements:

  • BA/BS in GIS, Geographical Sciences, Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Working familiarity with ArcGIS and, where possible, other GIS environments
  • Enthusiasm and a desire to learn while broadening the company’s GIS capabilities, including spatial database development and management
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues, vendors, and clients

Additional skills preference for position:

  • Less than 2-year work experience
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, occasionally with tight deadlines
  • Spatial database experience is preferred – including database development and management

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, please do not contact the Rockville office or other SSP&A employees directly.