~Geographer/GIS Analyst (Evergreen)

Remote
Full Time
Experienced
This job is an evergreen position posted for networking purposes.  While we do not have any current open positions, we are always looking to increase our network of top talent for future work.   

If you are interested in becoming part of DRT Strategies in the future, please apply. 

Geographer/GIS Analyst Job Description

Overview
DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.
The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.
We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

Background
DRT, who has supported CDC since 2014, was contacted about the expansion of our current work with NCEZID/DGMH Global Border Health Team. 

Requirements
  • Provide GIS consulting, advice, and technical expertise.
  • Organize, manage, prepare, and use GIS data for effective analysis, mapping, reporting, and visualization.
  • Generate and collate project requirements, status reports, other metrics and/or required reports.
  • Identify geostatistical approaches to best examine problems associated with population mobility and border health topics.
  • Analyze geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in health outcome data using analytic methods available within the ArcGIS Suite of products (ESRI, Inc.), SaTScan (SatScan.org), R, and other GIS analysis, GIS data manipulation, and map production tools.
  • Produce static and interactive cartographic products using ArcGIS (ESRI, Inc.) and other tools to communicate complex patterns, trends, and concepts.
  • Provide expertise in the process of geocoding, the resolution of geocoding problems, and the proper use of geocoding in public health practice and research to georeferenced health data.
  • Apply extensive knowledge and experience with software products such as Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Google (Maps, Google Earth), and Microsoft
  • Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). POWERBI required
  • Develop and design import and validation methodologies to import datasets in a variety of formats.
  • Monitor GIS database back-ups and other time-based routines and/or automated procedures.
  • Manage, prepare, and structure GIS data.
DRT’s culture is reflective of our core values:
  1. Professionalism:  Be a leader and someone your customers and colleagues can count on by taking ownership and accountability for your work. Demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset and bias for action. Show empathy, dignity, and respect for each other. Be "high minded", maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with ambiguity or adversity and stay out of the fray (i.e., avoid drama).
  2. Quality:  Do things right and do the right thing. Pursue excellence in your work by delivering quality services and products that provide high value and return on investment (ROI).
  3. Teamwork:  Work with each other, the customer, and DRT. Demonstrate flexibility, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively to help others and share information.
  4. Customer Mission Focused: Commit to customer success and strive to exceed expectations by understanding the mission, executing the customer's vision, and solving challenges to drive results and achieve mission goals. Build meaningful customer relationships by asking thoughtful questions, listening, and operating transparently.
  5. Growth Mindedness:  Commit to company, team, and personal growth. Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit by actively seeking opportunities to support new customer projects and/or solve problems. Actively work to improve your skills, learn to be comfortable with ambiguity, and be resourceful and willing to figure things out and add value.
Our culture fosters teamwork and transparency, empowering you to do great work. Our talented employees drive the success of the company – so our leadership is devoted to your success.  We respect you as an individual.  We recognize your contributions.  We invest in your professional growth.  Join us and let's continue to build your career together.

Currently due to the remote working status of the federal government, most DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. Under normal circumstances, most of our positions are required to report onsite. However, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their onsite workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined to return to the worksite, the requirement of this position may be to report in person to the work location.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

 

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HR@drtstrategies.com, or by dialing 571-482-2517.

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