Job Description:

GIS Analyst I, Lakewood, CO (Remote)

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team - a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients.

For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

Summary:

The GIS Analyst will meet the demands of our customer by assisting in providing mapping and is responsible for providing support and maintenance to the Western Area Power Administration ( WAPA's) geographic information system (GIS) database.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Assist in the development of WAPA's GIS data, the data source for WAPA's web mapping applications and other GIS products.
• Prepares GIS map products to show right-of-ways, land use, environmental data, transmission line and substation locations as necessary.
• Assist field personnel in implementing changes to relay locations and in preparing and completing enterprise data entry.
• Assists client with issues such as data acquisition, data integrity, quality control and data distribution.
• Collects data using Global Positioning System instruments followed by processing and entry of data using GIS/GPS software.
• Occasional travel within WAPA's Service Area.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory/Management Authority:

• None

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in working as a GIS Analyst or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably with linear entities.
• Experience with ArcGIS 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS enterprise environment, version control, Python, MapServer, Global Mapper, GoogleEarth, COGO tools, Model Builder, and other applications preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Thorough understanding of GIS terms and concepts.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Able to handle multiple projects independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must foster a spirit of teamwork, cooperation, trust, and valuing diversity, in pursuing solutions to meet organizational goals, program plans and resolving issues.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screening test and federal background check.

Work Environment:

• Office Environment. (Telework temporarily due to Covid-19).

About Cherokee - Federal
Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios.

Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

Compliance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at "CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com" This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

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