[Hiring] GIS Applications Developer @Empower AI

Role Description

Empower AI is seeking a software development consultant to join our SBA team supporting disaster management and recovery for small businesses affected by natural disasters. This developer will be a key part of a team providing insights to our federal customer from a range of internal and external data sources to reduce the burdens on the American people following disasters.

The position is split between two major lines of effort:

• Leading a software development task using geospatial models and Python to support agency situational awareness following disasters.
• Leading the development of scripts and tools to optimize production activity for the cartographic and data analytical activities of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as subject matter expert on software and application development issues, including supporting a team of other subject matter experts with clarification of requirements and an understanding of capabilities and constraints.
• Applies practical experience and theoretical knowledge and expertise to solution development.
• Lead software development of an ArcGIS Pro extension integrating machine learning modules, natural hazard data, and vulnerability inventories.
• Collaborates with data scientists and data solutions professionals to fulfill requests for information from senior government officials, supporting critical government planning and audit work.
• Ensures the accomplishment of project activities and objectives.
• Provides a broad range of consulting services, including program planning, strategy development, program execution, evaluation, and policy development.
• Utilizes experience and expertise to contribute to the development of deliverables.
• Leads or assists in discussions and meetings with the client or project team.
• Performs a variety of tasks that require both practical experience and theoretical, state-of-the-art, technical knowledge in specialty areas.
• An eagerness to learn and discover new data and techniques is essential for this innovative application of geospatial modeling.

Qualifications

• Ability to support the technical aspects of data analysis, tool development, and system integration on a number of hosted and desktop environments.
• Deep knowledge of Python and related libraries supporting data analytics, and familiarity with all or some of the following: R, SAS, SQL.
• Knowledge of cloud technology to include AWS (Amazon Web Services) and ArcGIS Online. Familiarity with Snowflake data warehouse technology preferred but not required.
• Experience with coding integration with internal and external databases and websites through APIs and other means.
• Knowledge of Esri products and services to include ArcGIS, datasets and maps, scripting and notebooks, and other development resources.
• Knowledge of data science and business intelligence applications like Tableau, Power BI, and ArcGIS Online applications.
• Familiarity with Jira, GitHub, or similar project management tools and experience supporting DevOps programs in agile and waterfall approaches.
• Previous experience having worked on programs for the federal or state and local government supporting disaster management, such as FEMA, is preferred.
• Familiarity with a range of geospatial information relating to natural hazard or natural phenomena such as weather and geological hazards.
• Excellent communication and documenting habits.

Requirements

• Currently holding or able to receive a Public Trust level of clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer programming, Geographic Information Systems, or other related field.
• 5 years of experience.

Company Description

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.