GIS Analyst (School Year 2025-2026)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Ashburn, VA

Salary: Information not available

Country: Canada

Job Overview

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst supports the day-to-day operation of the Division of Planning and GIS Services. This position is responsible for the mapping and database management of information that is the foundation for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), building facility management programming, school attendance zone planning, as well as mapping and research support for land management and school site acquisition.

The GIS Analyst works in a professional environment with a team of multidisciplined planners, engineers, architects, transportation specialists, and educators. The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both technical and non-technical, is required. The GIS Analyst must have advanced level skills and understanding of GIS and Esri software to develop database schemas and analysis methods to support project goals, as well as effectively use web resources to research and problem solve. Projects include geospatial solutions for desktop, web, and mobile.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Manages data integration and use of local and enterprise information systems including Geographic Information System (GIS), land management, and student information system software and programming.
Maintains and develops database files and spatial information ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all information in relation to industry standards and specifications as outlined by the Loudoun County Office of Mapping and Geographic Information and LCPS Division of Planning and GIS Services.
Compiles and processes data including accurate street, parcel, and environmental mapping; school boundary mapping; attendance area descriptions; and student address verification.
Creates, edits, analyzes, and monitors data for facility management programming; works with vendors, staff, and school-based administrators to utilize, update, and maintain annual information.
Interacts with local governments and other public and private sector organizations to obtain school planning-related data used analyzed for capital budget and land use planning, including building permits, occupancy trends, residential zoning applications, residential development data, population trends, school program capacities, building use efficiencies, student scheduling, student demographic information, student generation and enrollment.
Develops and coordinates projects as needed to provide efficient and accurate data for school planning purposes

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography, geographic information sciences, geospatial studies, planning, or a related field

Experience

Five years of experience using GIS in local or regional government, private industry, or an educational environment
Experience with relational databases and database management software
Computer-aided design software knowledge preferred
Experience with automated land management information systems desired

Licenses and Certifications

Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must demonstrate a high level of reliability, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment in professional matters
Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with diverse groups, individuals, government officials, school staffs, and public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Geographic Information Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 13

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $77,548 - $143,296

Remote Work Eligible: Partial

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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