Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Summary

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst position within the Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC), Analytics Development and Delivery (ADD) directorate in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your skills and voice to our team! Bring your technical expertise to a mission that matters!

Duties

In this role, you will use geospatial data and mapping tools to build enterprise solutions that directly support federal oversight, audits, and investigations. 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 and evaluation

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: Receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor Fail to attach all required documentation Submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit If your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position If you fail to qualify on the interview Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible. Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.

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.

Required documents

You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement EX-26-166B-13050615-PC, by closing date 09/14/2026. 1. RESUME - 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. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your qualifications for the announced position (categorize as "Resume"). Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? Make sure your page margins are 0.5 inches. The recommended font styles are Sans-Serif, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noto Sans. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process) 3. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include: Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Certificate" or "License" document. Veterans Preference Documentation. If you are claiming veterans' preference. You must submit the Member 4 copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and/or other proof of veterans' preference eligibility, including your VA letter, SF-15 (https://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/), and all required documents related to your SF15 claim. Veterans can request the Member 4 copy of their DD-214 at archives.gov/veterans/military-service- records and can download a copy of their VA letter from Download VA Benefit Letters | Veterans Affairs. If applicable, you are required to submit each veterans' preference document in the application packages. Please name these files as "DD-214" or "SF-15" or "Other Veterans Document." SF-50 if you are or have been a Federal employee to demonstrate tenure and competitive/excepted service for eligibility purposes. (If applicable to you, you are Required to upload each applicable SF-50 and categorize as a "SF-50" document.)

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs: As a result of the passage of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program effective January 1, 2025. Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/. We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances with Flexible Spending options as well. For more information about these programs visit: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/ Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/ and tsp.gov/. Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family-friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs. Leave and Holidays. In addition to eleven (11) paid holidays each year, you will earn thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave and thirteen (13) to twenty-six (26) paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not). This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions