Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Summary

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties

• This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst position within the Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC), Analytics Development and Delivery (ADD) directorate in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will use geospatial data and mapping tools to build enterprise solutions that directly support federal oversight, audits, and investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Bring your technical expertise to a mission that matters! The RISC Chief Data Office sits at the intersection of innovation and federal oversight. We empower auditors, special agents, and stakeholders by transforming massive, disparate datasets into actionable intelligence. From generating investigative products to uncovering critical operational insights, our team uses advanced technology to address the organization's toughest challenges. The successful candidate will help gather and analyze data, render information from data, automate and increase the efficiency of GIS processing, and document and build enterprise solutions. In addition to conducting quantitative analysis, preparing executive presentations, and visualizing postal industry requirements, this role will directly support the GIS program in strategic planning, platform modernization, system administration, and testing new capabilities. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 09/14/2026 will be considered. Compensation The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $70,623.00 - $158,322.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential is to a GS-13 equivalent is at management's discretion. For locality table specifics, visit: OPM's General Schedule (GS). Key Responsibilities Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire and may be performed at varying levels of complexity, independence, and responsibility depending on the grade level of the position. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Utilize ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and AGOL to analyze large volumes of postal operational records, conduct advanced spatial processing, and produce visual outputs for audit and investigative projects. Work independently and within teams to complete varied analytical and GIS-related projects and tasks. Research, test, and prototype new geospatial technologies, cloud-native tools, and spatial Lakehouse architecture (e.g., Azure Databricks integrations) to modernize agency GIS capabilities. Provide technical support for strategic GIS roadmap execution, platform readiness, and other directorates, collaborating with teams to ensure technical deliverables meet operational standards. Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including architecture diagrams, disaster recovery runbooks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data dictionaries, and training/user manuals. Present information and results to a variety of clients, host training sessions and provide formal presentations. Troubleshoot problems and provide customer support for software operating system and application issues. Work closely with IT and RISC staff to maintain and improve operations. Assist with daily platform administration, including software maintenance, major version upgrades, security patching, SSL/TLS certificate renewals, and user identity management (Entra ID/SAML) across QA and Production environments. Use scripting languages such as Python and SQL to write and maintain scripts to manipulate data and automate complex workflows, as well as join various databases for analytical processing.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or like degree with a significant quantitative, mathematical, or analytical component. AND Must have 2 years of specialized experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Professional experience with Databricks, Jira, and/or Power BI. Domain Knowledge (Postal): Knowledge and experience with Postal Service processes and related data systems for mail processing, delivery, logistics, or other business functions. Domain Knowledge (OIG): Knowledge and experience in law enforcement, auditing, and/or the mailing industry. EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Experience managing, mapping, and analyzing large, nation-wide data sets using ArcGIS Pro and experience configuring spatial web services and sharing analytical outputs using Enterprise Web GIS platforms (e.g. ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal). Knowledge of or experience supporting strategic planning, evaluating emerging technologies, and testing new geospatial capabilities (such as cloud data Lakehouse integrations) to modernize platform operations. Experience in programmatic development and task automation using scripting languages such as Python (ArcPy/PySpark), SQL, or JavaScript. Quantitative and qualitative skills for troubleshooting complex system issues, identifying operational bottlenecks, developing technical recommendations, and supporting contract task execution and documentation (e.g., SOPs, DR runbooks, architecture diagrams). Ability to express and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; fail to address a factor in the narrative section (no response or "See resume" or similar language will be scored a zero (0)); or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation. Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 09/14/2026, to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.