Senior GIS Developer - Spatial Data & Integration

Peraton is seeking a Senior GIS Developer to support a federal data integration program improving Endangered Species Act research for marine and anadromous species. The role involves integrating NMFS data into FWS's existing platform, creating a unified system for all ESA-listed species. The developer will produce range maps for marine and anadromous taxa using the FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure. Key duties include spatial data aggregation, normalization, CRS transformations, and format standardization. They must validate spatial intersections against authoritative geographic layers, addressing dynamic habitats and Critical Habitat designations. The position requires facilitating iterative review cycles with FWS Ecological Services and NOAA Fisheries SMEs, incorporating feedback to revise maps. QA documentation must be produced for each map to ensure compliance before submission for government sign-off. Coordination of FWS Ecological Services sign-off on the final Range Map Set deliverable is essential. Post-production, the developer will support updated range maps as part of operational handoff documentation. Basic qualifications require a bachelor's degree with eight years of professional experience, or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

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