job summary:
Randstad is seeking a highly skilled Senior GIS Analyst to join a specialized Digital Transformation team for a major rail transportation client in Washington, DC. This pivotal role focuses on the modernization of Amtrak's real estate and Right-of-Way (ROW) records by converting complex legal documents, as-built drawings, and historical agreements into high-accuracy enterprise GIS datasets. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert, bridging the gap between historical land records and modern geospatial technology to ensure the integrity of the rail corridor's digital twin. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys the "detective work" of interpreting legal descriptions and technical drawings to build a foundation for critical infrastructure management.
location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Contract
salary: $48 - 57 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Data Conversion & Digitization: Georeference and digitize real estate agreements, deeds, and supporting engineering documents into the enterprise GIS environment.
Legal & Technical Interpretation: Analyze complex legal descriptions, land surveys, and as-built drawings to accurately map spatial boundaries and property rights.
Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous spatial validation, attribute reviews, and quality control checks to maintain data consistency and precision.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Research and resolve spatial discrepancies by coordinating with internal real estate, legal, and engineering departments.
Documentation: Create comprehensive metadata and maintain digital linkages between GIS features and their original source records for auditability.
Project Management: Lead data-centric initiatives independently, managing multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict accuracy standards.
qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in geospatial data development and maintenance.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in the Esri suite, specifically ArcGIS Pro 3.x and ArcGIS Enterprise 10.x.
Specialized Skills: Demonstrated ability to interpret land records, legal descriptions, and design/as-built drawings.
Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in railroad, utility, or large-scale infrastructure Right-of-Way (ROW) management is strongly preferred.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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