Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services provides technology and consulting services to the U.S. federal government. As part of Accenture, the company works across consulting, defense, and logistics, helping federal agencies address complex operational and mission needs through cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and other emerging technologies. Its work includes developing secure, scalable digital systems, applying data-driven insights to improve decisions, and modernizing government infrastructure. The company also draws on research and development and human-centered design to support resilient, effective public-sector operations.

GIS Subject Matter Expert (Remote, United States)

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a GIS Subject Matter Expert to help modernize meteorological applications as AWS-based web platforms. The role connects weather-operations stakeholders with technical teams to deliver tested, user-centered solutions.

Description

  • Guide requirements discovery, analysis, and process definition for migrating applications to modern AWS web platforms
  • Connect meteorologists, operational users, and software development teams throughout the transformation
  • Assess existing applications and record their features, workflows, and user needs
  • Facilitate requirements workshops with meteorologists, forecasters, and other stakeholders
  • Produce functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
  • Map meteorological workflows through process diagrams, use cases, and user journeys
  • Evaluate operational effects of replacing desktop applications with web-based solutions
  • Recommend process enhancements and improved application capabilities
  • Partner with UX/UI designers to shape interfaces suited to operational users
  • Convert business needs into technical specifications with development teams
  • Verify delivered solutions through testing and user acceptance activities
  • Prepare training resources and documentation for end users
  • Keep requirements traceability matrices and related documentation current
  • Lead stakeholder discussions to prioritize features and requirements
  • Define integration needs across application components and external systems
  • Assist change-management efforts during the move to web-based applications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, meteorology, or a related discipline
  • At least five years of experience as a business analyst supporting software applications
  • Demonstrated strength in gathering and documenting requirements
  • Experience modeling business processes and analyzing workflows
  • Proficiency with requirements-management tools and established methodologies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities
  • Background collaborating with technical teams on software development projects
  • Working knowledge of Agile development practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience using generative AI development tools
  • Knowledge of effective GenAI prompting practices and generated-content review
  • U.S. work authorization without current or future visa sponsorship requirements
  • Public Trust clearance level indicated

Benefits

  • A collaborative, supportive work community
  • Practical, hands-on experience
  • Access to certification opportunities
  • Industry-focused training
  • A broad benefits package, with details provided in the posting
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances

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