Senior GIS Analyst, Right-of-Way & Land Records

Randstad is seeking a highly skilled Senior GIS Analyst to join a specialized Digital Transformation team for a major rail transportation client in Washington DC. This pivotal role focuses on the modernization of Amtraks real estate and Right-of-Way (ROW) records by converting complex legal documents as-built drawings and historical agreements into high-accuracy enterprise GIS datasets. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert bridging the gap between historical land records and modern geospatial technology to ensure the integrity of the rail corridors digital twin. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys the detective work of interpreting legal descriptions and technical drawings to build a foundation for critical infrastructure management.

• Data Conversion & Digitization: Georeference and digitize real estate agreements deeds and supporting engineering documents into the enterprise GIS environment.
• Legal & Technical Interpretation: Analyze complex legal descriptions land surveys and as-built drawings to accurately map spatial boundaries and property rights.
• Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous spatial validation attribute reviews and quality control checks to maintain data consistency and precision.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Research and resolve spatial discrepancies by coordinating with internal real estate legal and engineering departments.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive metadata and maintain digital linkages between GIS features and their original source records for auditability.
• Project Management: Lead data-centric initiatives independently managing multiple concurrent projects while meeting strict accuracy standards.

• Education: Bachelors degree in GIS Geography Computer Science Urban Planning or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in geospatial data development and maintenance.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in the Esri suite specifically ArcGIS Pro 3.x and ArcGIS Enterprise 10.x.
• Specialized Skills: Demonstrated ability to interpret land records legal descriptions and design/as-built drawings.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in railroad utility or large-scale infrastructure Right-of-Way (ROW) management is strongly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced high-accountability environment.

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Drug Screen : No