Technical Consultant- Defense

Overview

In this position, you will work closely with customers to help define geospatial-centric solutions and implementation of those solutions. You will solve complex geospatial problems by evaluating and translating the customer's business goals, objectives, and strategies.

The contributions you make will support our Defense and Intel customers. The work you do will enable customers to make meaningful decisions by leveraging location intelligence.

The teams you will work with are collaborative and forward leaning. They are problem solvers, listeners, facilitators, guides, and trusted advisers to thousands of ArcGIS users making a difference. We will benefit from the experience of working together as part of an extensive network of industry and technology experts.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS platform
• Provide platform configuration guidance and best practices to customers regarding innovative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions
• Identify the value of location within customer workflows and drive substantial return on their investment in Esri's enterprise platform and services
• Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare implementation and migration strategies
• Present complex GIS technical demonstrations to various levels of staff in a diverse range of customer organizations
• Collaborate with customer IT organizations to align their technical objectives and business goals with Esri's technology enterprise

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar position, supporting similar responsibilities
• Professional experience designing, implementing, and/or administrating enterprise GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS platform (Desktop, Server, and Online)
• Proven experience leveraging Esri's software capabilities including mapping, field operations, spatial analysis and data science, 3D visualization and analytics, data management, and developer APIs
• Pro-actively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to address critical business challenges faced by customers, specifically in the Defense and Intel domain
• Proven experience with GIS workflow automation patterns
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical peers, project managers, and/or customers
• Exceptional interpersonal, written/verbal communication, multi-tasking, and presentation skills
• US citizenship and willingness and ability to maintain a US Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's degree in geography, computer science, mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
• Programming and scripting experience with Python
• Domain experience around Defense and Intelligence content workflows
• Experience with current technology implementation patterns, including service-oriented and cloud computing architecture
• Understanding of IT integration concepts such as databases, web services, webhooks, mobile devices configurations, web browsers, IT system architecture concepts

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$84,240-$142,480 USD

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here .

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Requisition ID: 2026-3474

Available in

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Job Category

Professional Services and Consulting

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Mid Level