GIS Analyst - Fort Devens, MA

Position Summary

The GIS Analyst provides geospatial support to Fort Devens, Massachusetts, through the Army's Sustainable Range Program (SRP) and Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program. The position creates, updates, manages, and performs quality control on GIS data to ensure compliance with Army data standards. Responsibilities include geospatial analysis, map production, field data collection, and support for other SRP functions. Fieldwork may involve exposure to inclement weather, including heat, humidity, cold, and rain.

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense and other public lands. Through technical support, applied research, and career development and learning opportunities, CEMML supports resource stewardship and collaborates with sponsors and CSU to address complex environmental issues. Learn more at CEMML's website.

For full consideration, please apply by November 22, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties

Geodatabase Management

• Develop and maintain all SRP GIS data for Fort Devens.
• Ensure data complies with Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE), metadata meets project requirements, and data passes quality control checks.

GIS Support and Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide geospatial analysis, cartographic products, and GIS support for ITAM, Range Operations, Range Modernization, and SRP unit training.
• Develop, maintain, and update Military Installation Maps (MIMs) in accordance with MIM Production Guidance Documentation, RCMP requirements, and mission needs.
• Develop, manage, and maintain SRP proponent geospatial data layers, including DAMO-TRS (SRP) SDSFIE Army Adaptation data, in compliance with the SRP Geospatial Data Development Strategy, Quality Assurance Plans, Army Strategy, and Command Geospatial standards.
• Perform data reporting, upgrades, and quality assurance corrections.
• Build, collect, and validate geospatial data through analysis, imagery, range charrettes, and field surveys and measurements to support SRP field operations, Range Modernization, ITAM, and Army strategic geospatial objectives.
• Manage SRP GIS program needs, including software and hardware requirements and updates, imagery acquisition, supplies, travel, training, and sustainment of GIS capabilities for SRP staff.

Consultation

• Routinely coordinate with installation program managers and staff at all supported bases to review data, provide status updates, and support program needs.

Data Collection

• Collect and evaluate existing spatial data from disparate sources.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS, perform orthorectification of aerial photography, and digitize features from imagery.

Reporting

• Complete required monthly reports.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.
• Must comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC), including, at a minimum, completing a NACI/SF85 and successfully passing a federal background check to remain eligible for employment with CSU.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Foreign nationals may not be employed without prior approval from the Government.

Supervision: This position has no direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as geography, cartography, Geographic Information Science, or environmental science.
• At least three years of work experience in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/MA degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as geography, cartography, Geographic Information Science, or environmental science.
• Experience creating and distributing informational products.
• Experience providing subject matter expertise to an ACOM, ASCC, and/or Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) on RCMP-T-related tasks, as demonstrated through past performance.
• Experience working on public lands with multiple land management and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated work experience with land rehabilitation and maintenance.
• Experience operating all-terrain vehicles and light to heavy equipment.

Pay and benefits

Additional Information: Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

• Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
• To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.
• Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.