Full-Time

GIS Specialist

Posted on 11/14/2025

Citian

Citian

51-200 employees

Public-sector transport management analytics software

No salary listed

United States

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Category
Data & Analytics (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Sciences, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred
  • 5 years of increasingly technical experience in GIS applications
  • Strong familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcPro or QGIS
  • Experience in Python and/or SQL is preferred but not required
  • Passion for geospatial data types and database management systems
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to build new technologies, software, hardware, and methodologies and contribute to the team’s efficiency
Responsibilities
  • Geospatial Analysis: Apply geospatial analysis techniques using tools such as ArcGIS, ArcPro or QGIS
  • Database Management: Manage geospatial databases efficiently, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility
  • Problem-Solving: Demonstrate a keen mind adept at problem-solving, and contribute to the team’s success
  • Embrace the startup mentality by wearing multiple hats and stepping outside traditional job roles as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred

Citian builds software for public-sector transportation agencies to improve safety and mobility through data-driven insights. Its cloud-based SaaS platform collects and analyzes roadway data, delivering dashboards and reports that help transportation leaders understand traffic patterns, incidents, and asset performance. Unlike more general analytics tools, Citian focuses on the needs of government transportation managers and delivers tailored insights to support decision-making. The company aims to save lives and optimize transportation management by providing clear, actionable data to road planners and operators.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Venture-backed startup founded in 2024 scales to 21-50 employees rapidly.
  • Vertosoft partnership accelerates sales to government clients via established distribution.
  • Washington DC headquarters taps public sector transportation leaders for product-market fit.

What critics are saying

  • Esri undercuts Citian's SaaS with superior distribution in 12-24 months.
  • Municipal budget freezes eliminate SaaS procurement in 6-18 months.
  • Jeffrey Lee departure cripples engineering roadmap within 12 months.

What makes Citian unique

  • Citian's CRASH product delivers AI-powered real-time crash data in digital twin environment.
  • ADAPT tool automates ADA compliance assessments for equitable asset management.
  • SaaS platform integrates engineering expertise with AI for public sector transportation safety.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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Wellness Program

Gym Membership

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Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

61%
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