Senior GIS Specialist and Engineer

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, Lynker is expecting a need for a talented Senior GIS Specialist and Engineer to join our team, in support of a long-term contract with NOAA. 

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties of the Senior GIS Specialist and Engineer will include the following:

• Performs GIS system capabilities analysis, installs, tests, and validates operational automation and communications software as specified by installation standards, manufacturer's guidance, and licensing terms.
• Develops, plans, and implements complex GIS applications software for the system users and operators.
• Presents GIS system and cartographic mapping elements.
• Coordinate and execute major data integration and data analysis projects facilitating in-house software products and Geographical Information Systems.
• Integrates GIS elements with other technology for marketing and web based communication.
• Responds to difficult inquiries from end-users, developers, contractors, and other customers regarding GIS requirements.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure the GIS software development and integration accuracy of GIS information is maintained.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of software engineering including GIS and a demonstrated ability to independently work on complex assignments.
• Ensures use of defined standards and processes that include formal documentation and code reviews for GIS software development.

The Senior GIS Specialist and Engineer should have the following:

• B.S. in Engineering, Information Technology, or computer science
• 8+ years of experience in GIS software development and integration (Additional experience may be
  substituted to meet the educational requirement).

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.