GIS Executive

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ThoughtFocus helps forward-looking companies and organizations in the financial services, manufacturing, higher ed, public sector and emerging sectors innovate and achieve a better future faster. ThoughtFocus innovative and cutting-edge technology solutions enable its customers to deploy new capabilities faster, deliver better user experiences, and drive operating efficiencies. We do this through executional excellence and mitigating the risk of change. With headquarters in the U.S., the Company has more than 3000 employees in locations spread across five countries. For more information, please visit the company website www.thoughtfocus.com.

Job Summary

We are hiring GIS Executives to work on editing, correcting, and validating FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps

(FIRM/DFIRM). The role involves cleaning GIS layers, resolving topology issues, updating attributes, applying

FEMA-compliant symbology, and preparing final map deliverables using ArcGIS and MapInfo Pro.

This position does not primarily require hydrology/hydraulic modeling. However, basic knowledge in those

areas will be considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. FEMA Map Editing

Edit and correct FIRM/DFIRM floodplain boundaries, floodways, BFEs, cross-sections, and supporting

layers.

Update polygons, lines, and annotation layers as per FEMA standards.

2. Attribute & Schema Correction

Update and correct attribute tables according to FEMA DFIRM Database Schema.

Maintain proper naming conventions and data integrity.

3. Topology & QC Checks

Perform topology validations such as identifying gaps, overlaps, slivers, and dangles.

Execute QC workflows and resolve errors using FEMA tools and checklists.

4. GIS Software Operations

Edit MAP/TAB files in MapInfo Pro 2023 for panel updates.

Use ArcGIS Desktop/Pro for spatial corrections, layer validation, attribute cleanup, and layout updates.

5. Symbology & Map Layout

Apply FEMA-compliant symbology, color codes, hatching, and labeling rules.

Prepare final FIRM panel layouts and export FEMA-ready maps.

6. Documentation

Maintain metadata and version control.

Follow standardized naming conventions for layers, folders, and deliverables.

Required Skills

GIS Technical Expertise

Strong experience with ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro 3.6+ (Mandatory).

Working knowledge of MapInfo Pro 2023 (editing + attribute operations).

Proficiency in:

o Polygon/line editing

o Attribute cleanup

o Topology checks

o Schema corrections

Ability to switch effectively between ArcGIS and MapInfo environments.

Familiarity with FEMA layer types such as floodways, floodplains, cross-sections, BFEs, and revision

layers (LOMR/CLOMR optional).

Understanding of FIRM/DFIRM layers and FEMA mapping guidelines.

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to follow structured workflows.

Good communication for reporting and coordination.

Willingness to collaborate across teams and time zones.

Experience Required

13 years of experience working on GIS (ArcGIS + MapInfo).

Freshers trained in GIS editing and FEMA basics may also be considered.

Expected Deliverables

Corrected FIRM/DFIRM layers

Fixed topology and attribute schemas

FEMA-compliant symbology applied

Updated map layouts

Error-free GIS datasets (SHP/TAB)

Proper metadata documentation