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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Transportation Geographic Information Systems Program Analyst 1 will serve as the primary Confidential Client liaison to federal partners to manage and maintain critical roadway designations and related GIS data. This entry-level GIS role supports communications, data updates, and sample data collection used for national reporting.

• Serve as the main point of contact for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) matters related to road designations (NHS, Functional Classifications, Federal Aid, Urban Boundaries)
• Prepare, review, and submit updates and documentation for roadway designation changes
• Assist with accurate sample data collection for the Highway Performance Monitoring System
• Maintain and validate GIS datasets tied to roadway classifications and federal reporting
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure data integrity and timely submissions
• Perform related administrative and technical tasks as required
• Travel may be required for field verification or stakeholder meetings

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least six (6) semester hours in computer science or GIS
• Entry-level classification — no experience is required
• Valid driver’s license (travel may be required)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in geography, cartography, geology, forestry, natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, computer science, planning, or a related field

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary range: $53,444.10 – $77,244.10 per year (as provided)
• Location: Big Chimney, WV

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Why Apply through Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting platform that connects qualified candidates to Confidential Client opportunities in IT. Applicants may gain access to additional matched roles and support throughout the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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