Job Description
GIS/Maps Specialist (USA only - Remote)
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
If you want to be part of a team changing the way the world remembers and recognizes veterans and military service in the world, you belong at Memory Anchor.
As a GIS/Maps Specialist, you will be instrumental in developing, manipulating, and maintaining maps, geodata, that our flagship applications rely upon with regular coordination with clients, partners, and team members.
Your role will have key impacts across our product lineup for our clients, for veterans, and for veteran families
About Memory Anchor
Founded in 2020, Memory Anchor is a veteran-founded software company serving the world’s largest veteran cemetery operators. Its clients are responsible for 2,000,000+ veterans burials in 150+ countries at over 23,000+ locations.
Learn more at www.memoryanchor.com
What Projects Will I Work On?
Key duties include inputting, editing, and maintaining GIS data, ensuring data quality, and providing related support as required.
Perform various tasks supporting mapping, records, and applications.
Working across a spectrum of projects, you will have measurable impact on:
Flagship Applications: Work on designing, developing, maintaining all aspects of maps and geodata that fuel our flagship applications
AI: Collaborate with peers on AI projects as they relate to GIS and maps
R&D: Maintain and transform existing products, experimenting with new use cases
Required Skills and Background
Direct work on maps, records, and in software applications; handle GIS data entry, editing, and maintenance; produce various GIS products; ensure data accuracy using quality-control processes; assist staff and stakeholders with mapping-related inquiries; develop and implement basic GIS queries and tools; test and implement GIS updates; provide technical support and training for GIS users; collect and verify field data as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills:
• Principles of GIS, CAD drafting, and basic graphic design
• GIS software, programming logic, and computer systems
• Relational databases and programming tools
• Land-based information and document control
• Modern computers and software;
GIS input/editing; CAD drafting
Abilities
• Apply programming logic and interpret code
• Communicate technical ideas effectively
• Utilize Google Maps API, and AutoDesk AutoCAD if necessary
Education/Training:
Technical degree, or Associate, Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, or a related field, or three years of paid experience in mapping using GIS systems.
Desirable Qualifications:
• GIS experience in a utility or cemetery setting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• ESRI Technical Certification
Google Maps certification
Drone/RPAS license
Bonus Skills and Background
Cloud computing and AWS GovCloud
AI Expertise: Experience with computer vision, LLMs, fine-tuning, etc.
GIS: Experience with GIS is a plus
API Development: Demonstrated ability in crafting reliable and scalable RESTful services, with a solid grasp of web protocols and architecture.
XR / Spatial Computing Proficiency: Experience in Extended Reality (XR) including Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), or spatial computing.
Job Details
USA BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE REQUIRED
This is a Remote position, some travel and training may be required
This role requires overlap with Eastern Time business hours to coordinate with the team.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ideal Fit
You are a curious and solutions-oriented personality with a proven track record
You value autonomy, chase problems down, anticipate knock-on effects, and are always finding technical and creative solutions
You shine knowing your work will have high impact on the success and evolution of our products and change the way the public interacts with history
You want to build technology that fuses technology with purpose, build things you can be proud of, and grow with us
Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.