Sr. GIS Specialist at Chartis Federal

Description

Terms:  Fulltime, onsite position.

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

Chartis Federal is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist (6-Month Temporary Assignment) to support Air and Marine Operations (AMO). This role is structured as a six-month temporary position, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance. 

The Senior GIS Specialist will lead advanced geospatial analysis, mapping, and data integration efforts in support of AMO’s aviation and maritime mission. This position plays a key role in ensuring AMO has accurate, reliable geospatial insights to plan operations, optimize communications coverage, and maintain consistent site and frequency data across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS analysis and provide technical guidance for mapping AMO operational areas, coverage zones, and site configurations.
• Develop advanced models and workflows to support aviation/maritime mission planning, site data integrity, and coverage visualization.
• Oversee standards for site naming conventions, coverage layers, and data accessibility to ensure AMO staff can efficiently manipulate and apply geospatial products.
• Mentor and guide junior GIS analysts, ensuring accuracy and consistency of deliverables.
• Collaborate with AMO mission staff, engineers, and program stakeholders to deliver geospatial solutions that support operational readiness.
• Prepare technical reports, visualizations, and presentations for AMO leadership.
• Support compliance, operational, and planning documentation with GIS-driven data products.

Requirements

•   Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). 
• Must have active DOD Secret clearance or DHS Tier 2 BI with up-to-date investigation.
• 6–9 years of professional GIS experience supporting engineering, communications, or federal programs.
• Expert proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and geospatial databases.
• Experience managing coverage data, site naming conventions, and integration with operational tools highly desire. 
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.