GIS/Geospatial Solutions Professional with Security ...

Company Information Octo is an industry-leading, award-winning provider of digital services for the federal government. Octo specializes in providing agile software engineering, user experience design, cloud services, and digital strategy services that address government''s most pressing missions. Octo delivers intelligent solutions and rapid results, yielding lower costs and measurable outcomes. Our team is what makes Octo great. At Octo you''ll work beside some of the smartest and most accomplished staff you''ll find in your career. Octo offers fantastic benefits and an amazing workplace culture where you will feel valued while you perform mission critical work for our government. Voted one of the region''s best places to work multiple times, Octo is an employer of choice! Job Description You... You as a GIS/Geospatial Solutions Professional enjoys working directly with clients to design and implement custom spatial analytic and reporting solutions, start to finish, in a dynamic, Agile and fast paced environment. You''ll be immersed in helping our government client build geospatial processes, evaluate spatial data and data sources, implement analysis requirements, and build GIS tools and applications to meet pressing business needs. This includes working with other GIS Professionals clients to assess, define and implement improved business processes. As part of a larger team of database and geospatial analysts, you''ll help deliver comprehensive and cutting edge solutions. You have a passion for detail and are an excellent communicator. Us... We were founded as a fresh alternative in the Government Consulting Community and are dedicated to the belief that results are a product of analytical thinking, agile design principles and that solutions are built in collaboration with, not for, our customers. This mantra drives us to succeed and act as true partners in advancing our client''s missions. Program Mission... You will be working on a high-profile data analytics program, on a GIS Innovation team , for the Department of Homeland of Security (DHS) maintaining and transforming mission critical applications. This program is the reporting system of record for asset management, logistics, and sustainability business functions. In addition to geospatial tools, this program relies on business intelligence and data analytics tools Skills & Requirements Skills & Requirements... Requirements: * Understanding of ArcGIS geoeprocessing tools * Experience working with databases and BI tools such as PostGIS, Tableau, PowerBI etc is a plus * Demonstrated experience with testing of software, requirements gathering, and documenting processes * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills * Proven ability to deliver work within time constraints, in teams and individually * Effective organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills * Ability to understand new technology concepts quickly and apply them accurately through an evolving, dynamic environment * Passion and ability to make a difference * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand ups, grooming, Sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos * Must be able to comply with Executive Order No 13991 * Ability to take ownership of activities and work independently Desired Skills: * Agile certification such as SAFe Agilist or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) * Experience with JIRA and Confluence * Experience working with Department of Homeland Security Years of Experience: 4 years of experience with ArcGIS software or other geospatial technology Education : Bachelor''s or Master''s in GIS, computer science, or a related field Location : Washington, DC Clearance : U.S. Citizenship required, ability to receive a DHS EOD Octo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Created: 2026-03-07