Position Title: GIS Analyst II

Contract: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) – Office of Trust Services (OTS), DRIS

Employment Type: Full-Time (4.0 FTEs)

Location: Lakewood, CO (Denver Metro) and/or Remote

Clearance/Background: Background check required per Indian Affairs standards

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

The GIS Analyst II provides core analytical and technical GIS support to DRIS by assisting with parcel mapping, database administration, quality control, and geospatial analysis in support of trust land and natural resource programs. This role supports enterprise GIS initiatives and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across BIA and Tribal stakeholders.

 

-Perform routine and recurring GIS analyses to resolve procedural and factual geospatial issues.

-Assist with mapping legal land descriptions, including trust lands, ROWs, leases, and encumbrances.

-Administer and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring accuracy and quality within the ESRI Parcel Fabric environment.

-Apply quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) standards for GIS data and deliverables.

-Participate on interdisciplinary teams with federal agencies, regional geospatial coordinators, and BIA divisions.

-Identify data gaps, determine platform compatibility, and assist in resolving missing or incomplete information.

-Develop and maintain metadata for all GIS datasets in accordance with BIA standards.

-Support ongoing GIS modernization efforts and assist senior GIS staff as needed.

 

-Working knowledge of GIS software and geospatial analysis techniques.

-Experience with ESRI GIS platforms and spatial database management.

-Understanding of geographic/cartographic sciences and database design principles.

-Familiarity with standardized GIS tools and technologies applicable to BIA and Tribal programs.

-Ability to follow documented procedures and contribute to team-based GIS projects.

 

-Experience supporting federal, DOI, BIA, or Tribal GIS programs.

-Exposure to land records, trust land mapping, or natural resource GIS applications.

-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.