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GIS Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the geosciences and computer science SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, or a related field. Federal agencies, engineering firms, and urban planning consultancies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this role.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.
- Regular Full-Time
- Onsite
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a GIS Analyst supporting the environmental team within our transportation civil engineering practice, you will analyze and manage geospatial data to support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance efforts. You will develop high-quality maps, spatial analyses, and data visualizations to inform decision-making across a range of transportation infrastructure projects. This role partners closely with environmental scientists, engineers, and project teams to deliver accurate environmental assessment data and insights to clients and stakeholders.
What You'll Do:
- Integrate environmental, regulatory, and infrastructure datasets (e.g., wetlands, endangered species, land use, ROW) to support project planning and permitting.
- Support NEPA and other environmental review processes by preparing exhibits, constraints mapping, and impact assessments.
- Conduct field data collection using GPS/GNSS tools and mobile GIS applications to validate and enhance spatial datasets.
- Maintain, update, and manage geospatial databases ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, and engineers to identify project constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain standardized GIS workflows, templates, and metadata documentation to ensure consistency across projects.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) on spatial data, maps, and deliverables prior to client submission.
- Support utility, right-of-way, and environmental constraints mapping for transportation corridor studies and design projects.
- Create web maps, dashboards, and interactive tools to communicate spatial data and project insights to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Assist with proposal development by preparing maps, graphics, and technical content to support business development efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You'll Need:
- Experience working with environmental, transportation, or infrastructure-related geospatial datasets.
- Working knowledge of spatial analysis techniques, data management, and geoprocessing tools.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and frameworks (e.g., NEPA, wetlands, endangered species) is a plus.
- Proficiency in GIS data visualization, cartography principles, and map production standards.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform QA/QC on data and deliverables.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary project teams.
BENEFITS
What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com.
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
CAREER GROWTH
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
CULTURE
Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information, or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Gis Analyst
Document your GIS credentials precisely
Your degree field must align with the GIS Analyst role description. If your degree is in geography or environmental science rather than GIS directly, get a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the specialty occupation requirement USCIS uses.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter GIS Analyst roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Employers who have filed LCAs for this specific SOC code have already cleared the prevailing wage certification step, cutting weeks off your timeline.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage. GIS Analyst wages vary sharply between federal contractor markets like D.C. and smaller municipal governments, and your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage level.
Prioritize cap-exempt employer categories
Government agencies, nonprofit research institutions, and universities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. GIS roles are common in these sectors, so targeting them lets you avoid the annual lottery entirely and file at any point in the year.
Align your job duties with O*NET classifications
USCIS scrutinizes whether the day-to-day duties in your offer letter match the specialty occupation definition. Cross-reference your role description against the O*NET profile for GIS Analysts to confirm your listed tasks reflect degree-level technical requirements.
Request premium processing before project start dates
GIS project contracts often have firm start dates. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days, so contract delays don't put your status at risk before the project kicks off.
H-1B Visa Gis Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a GIS Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. GIS Analyst positions qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, computer science, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that mix GIS with general data entry or non-technical tasks may face an RFE, so your offer letter should clearly describe degree-level analytical responsibilities.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for GIS Analysts most often?
Federal and state government contractors, environmental consulting firms, transportation and infrastructure agencies, and urban planning organizations are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for GIS Analysts. Defense contractors supporting geospatial intelligence work also file regularly. You can browse GIS Analyst roles filtered by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which employers in your target metro have active sponsorship records.
Can a government agency sponsor my H-1B as a GIS Analyst?
Direct federal employment doesn't use H-1B visas, but federal contractors and subcontractors regularly sponsor GIS Analysts through H-1B. State and local government agencies can also sponsor H-1B petitions and are cap-exempt, meaning you avoid the lottery. Nonprofit research centers with government contracts, such as those supporting GIS infrastructure projects, are another cap-exempt sponsorship path worth targeting.
What prevailing wage level should I expect for an H-1B GIS Analyst role?
Prevailing wage for GIS Analysts varies by metro area, employer type, and the DOL wage level assigned in the LCA. Federal contractor markets in the D.C. metro typically carry higher certified wages than municipal government roles in smaller cities. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage for the GIS Analyst SOC code in your specific target location before evaluating any offer.
What happens to my H-1B if my GIS contract ends early?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the approved period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window, and you can begin work once the transfer is filed. Documenting your last day of employment is critical for calculating your grace period start date accurately.