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Sr. Associate - GIS and Data Analytics

Lafayette Group Inc.
$70K-$90K - LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, a
United States, Virginia, Reston
Jun 25, 2025
Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines of homeland security, law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and the military. Have an immediate impact and grow your career quickly at the same time! Job Summary: Lafayette Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated GIS and Data Analytics Consultant to support impactful projects for our federal clients, with a focus on delivering advanced geospatial analysis, data automation, and decision-support tools. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels at integrating GIS technologies with business intelligence solutions to support strategic planning, federal reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Primary Responsibilities: Support complex GIS and data-driven tasks by gathering client requirements and translating them into technical workflows, data products, and decision tools. Perform advanced spatial analysis and modeling using ArcGIS Pro, including weighted overlays, suitability modeling, spatial joins, and raster analysis. Automate geospatial and tabular data processing using Python (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas, GeoPy) to streamline workflows and ensure repeatability across projects. Design and develop interactive dashboards and analytics tools using Power BI, ArcGIS Dashboards, and Experience Builder to visualize geospatial patterns, KPIs, and funding impacts. Collaborate with clients to align solutions with program goals, policy objectives, and investment priorities. Integrate multiple data sources (e.g., SQL databases, flat files, external APIs, CRM systems) to develop robust and scalable data pipelines. Support data integrity, governance, and quality assurance for internal and external datasets, including geospatial, demographic, and risk index data. Maintain and document metadata, processing logic, and data dictionary for reproducibility and transparency. Present findings and solutions to diverse audiences including federal stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in GIS, spatial analytics, or data consulting with a focus on federal or public sector projects. Expertise using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial analyst tools for geospatial modeling and analysis. Strong experience with Power BI, Tableau, and other data visualization tools to create interactive, user-focused dashboards. Proven experience scripting in Python (e.g., ArcPy, GeoPandas) to automate spatial and non-spatial data processes. Familiarity with Esri Experience Builder, Survey123, and StoryMaps for public engagement or internal review workflows. Experienced in using Databricks to process and analyze large scale data, utilizing libraries like PySpark, to establish ETL workflows. Ability to develop and manage data pipelines integrating SQL Server and file-based data. Skilled at communicating complex geospatial and data concepts in a clear, actionable way for non-technical stakeholders. Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills; able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Data Science, or a related field. Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Department of Commerce public trust clearance (includes background check and fingerprinting). Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal consulting projects, particularly within agencies focused on infrastructure, broadband, emergency response, or economic development. Designed and deployed cloud-based data processing pipelines in Databricks. Knowledge of federal geospatial programs (e.g., NTIA, FCC, Census, FEMA). Existing public trust or higher-level security clearance. Location: Remote or DC Metro Area (Reston/Hybrid) Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Salary Range: $70K - $90K LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact hr@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded. Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans