Geospatial Analyst - Disaster Operations & Analytics

Geospatial Analyst

We are seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support the National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC), a FEMA-supported program focused on delivering timely geospatial intelligence, situational awareness, and economic impact insights during disasters and large-scale disruptions. This role is ideal for a hands-on GIS professional who can rapidly build and update maps, work across the Esri ecosystem and QGIS, and leverage Python to support data processing, automation, and repeatable analytics. The analyst will support both steady-state monitoring and disaster activation operations, where rapid turnaround, accuracy, and collaboration are critical.

Work Environment:

• Location: NV5 Geospatial Regional office in Dulles, VA or surrounding NoVa area
• During disaster activations, the role may require extended hours (including nights and weekends) to support 24/7 operational reporting. Outside of disaster activations, the role follows a standard work schedule.
• Hybrid work schedule permitted
• Travel up to 15% of the time

At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

Responsibilities

Geospatial Analysis & Mapping:

• Rapidly develop, update, and maintain operational maps and geospatial products in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and QGIS
• Produce high-quality static and interactive maps to support disaster monitoring, response, and recovery efforts
• Integrate hazard footprints with business, infrastructure, and lifeline datasets
• Support hotspot, proximity, overlay, and exposure analyses aligned with FEMA operational needs

Python & Automation:

• Use Python for geospatial data processing, ETL workflows, and basic automation (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas, Pandas)
• Support repeatable analytics and scalable workflows for multi-event and multi-region reporting
• Assist with data validation, transformation, and quality checks across multiple data sources

Data Management & Integration:

• Manage and organize spatial and tabular datasets across formats (FGDB, GeoPackage, Parquet, CSV, REST services)
• Support data ingestion from federal, state, local, and commercial sources
• Maintain clean, well-documented data structures and metadata
• Collaborate with data engineers, economists, and developers

Disaster Operations Support:

• Participate in disaster activation rotations, providing extended-hour support as needed
• Assist with rapid-turnaround map updates, situation reports, and executive-level briefings
• Coordinate with project leadership to ensure products meet operational timelines

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional GIS experience
• Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and the Esri suite
• Proficiency working with QGIS
• Practical experience using Python for GIS or data workflows
• Strong understanding of spatial analysis concepts
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience Preferred (in addition to requirements):

• Experience supporting disaster response, emergency management, or FEMA-related projects
• Familiarity with hazard datasets (flood, wildfire, wind, landslide)
• Experience with dashboards and web GIS
• Knowledge of data governance or enterprise GIS practices

Availability Expectations:

Standard business hours during steady-state operations. 24/7 availability may be required during disaster activations only, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Activation periods are episodic and event-driven.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities. NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.