Senior GIS Specialist / Geospatial Cartographer

About the role

We are seeking a senior GIS professional to serve as the lead producer for this effort.

What you'll do

• Compile, digitize, and maintain COTP zone boundary geometry from authoritative sources (33 CFR Part 3 legal descriptions, NOAA/USCG maritime data, existing jurisdictional datasets).
• Build and edit boundary feature classes in ArcGIS Pro ensure topological integrity, correct coordinate systems/projections, and precise alignment to legal descriptions.
• Perform rigorous QA/QC; reconcile discrepancies against source authorities and document decisions.
• Create and maintain FGDC/ISO 19115-compliant metadata and data dictionaries.
• Publish and deliver datasets via ArcGIS Enterprise / ArcGIS Online (feature services, web maps) and standard formats (file geodatabase, shapefile, GeoJSON, KML).
• Produce supporting cartographic products and documentation; respond to government review comments and meet the deliverable schedule.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Cartography, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years hands-on GIS data production ideally boundary/jurisdictional, maritime/marine, or federal datasets.
• Expert in ArcGIS Pro; experience administering/publishing to ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal/Server) and ArcGIS Online.
• Strong skills in data editing, topology, geodatabase design, coordinate systems/projections.
• Working knowledge of metadata standards (FGDC / ISO 19115) and geospatial QA/QC.
• Ability to interpret legal boundary descriptions and translate them into accurate geometry.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background investigation / Public Trust suitability (no security clearance required).
• Excellent documentation and written communication.

Preferred

• Experience with USCG / DHS / NOAA or maritime datasets; nautical charts (ENC/RNC).
• Familiarity with 33 CFR Part 3 / COTP zones.
• Python/ArcPy, SQL, Arcade for production automation.
• GISP certification.

Engagement details

• Location: Government place of performance is Washington, DC
• Type: Contract (W-2 or 1099)
• Duration: 12 months+ option years, per the contract.

KayDev Technology, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.