Empower AI (formerly NCI) elevates public sector teams with the power of AI, to ensure America’s missions are met.
GIS Applications Developer
Location
United States
Posted
106 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
GIS Applications Developer
Empower AI
• 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 • Lead the development of scripts and tools to optimize production activity for the cartographic and data analytical activities of the team • Serves as subject matter expert on software and application development issues • Applies practical experience and theoretical knowledge and expertise to solution development • Collaborates with data scientists and data solutions professionals to fulfil requests for information from senior government officials • Ensures the accomplishment of project activities and objectives • Provides a broad range of consulting services • 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 and experience and theoretical, state-of-the-art, technical knowledge in specialty areas • An eagerness to learn and discover new data and techniques is essential
Job Requirements
- Currently holding or able to receive a Public Trust level of clearance
- Bachelors degree in computer programming, Geographic Information Systems or other related field
- 5 Years of experience
- Deep knowledge of Python and related libraries supporting data analytics
- Familiarity with 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
- Familiarity with Jira, GitHub or similar project management tools
- 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
Benefits
- Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
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