GIS Specialist
Citian
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Washington, DC
Contract type: Full time

Citian is a fast growing, venture backed SaaS technology company based in Washington, DC. Our software solutions revolutionize how our transportation systems – roads, rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian – operate.
Our tech solutions:
Who You Are:
As a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Engineer at Citian, you will play a key role in applying and advancing geospatial technology within our platform. You will utilize your expertise in geospatial data types, database management systems, and contribute to the development of GIS solutions. You will work closely with scientists and engineers within the software development group to build foundational aspects of our software lineup and complete geospatial data projects. If you are passionate about GIS and eager to contribute to the success of a startup, we would love to hear from you.
Duties:
Our tech solutions:
- Reduce traffic fatalities
- Enhance pedestrian accessibility
- Empower system operators to save time & money
Who You Are:
As a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Engineer at Citian, you will play a key role in applying and advancing geospatial technology within our platform. You will utilize your expertise in geospatial data types, database management systems, and contribute to the development of GIS solutions. You will work closely with scientists and engineers within the software development group to build foundational aspects of our software lineup and complete geospatial data projects. If you are passionate about GIS and eager to contribute to the success of a startup, we would love to hear from you.
Duties:
- Geospatial Analysis: Apply geospatial analysis techniques using tools such as ArcGIS, ArcPro or QGIS.
- Database Management: Manage geospatial databases efficiently, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
- Problem-Solving: Demonstrate a keen mind adept at problem-solving, and contribute to the team's success.
- Embrace the startup mentality by wearing multiple hats and stepping outside traditional job roles as needed. Your versatility and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities will be key to our success in a dynamic and evolving landscape.
- Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred.
- 2 years of increasingly technical experience in GIS applications.
- Strong familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcPro or QGIS is a requirement.
- Experience in Python and/or SQL is preferred but not required
- Passion for geospatial data types and database management systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to build new technologies, software, hardware, & methodologies and contribute to the team's efficiency.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a significant impact in a fast growing, venture-backed tech startup
- Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and generous paid time off.
- 401(k) company match and monthly commuter transportation benefit
- On-site gym and free snacks in the office
- High-growth potential and opportunities for advancement and more!
- Citian is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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