David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Remote Sensing Community of Practice Leader - Portland, OR
David Evans and Associates, Inc., Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Remote Sensing Community of Practice Leader
Lead and elevate our Mobile and Static Scanning and UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Communities of Practice. In this strategic role, you’ll guide the technical direction of DEA’s remote sensing services, drive innovation, support business development efforts, and grow talent across the firm. This role blends vision and execution for a dynamic capability in our Geomatics practice.
Overview As Community of Practice Leader, you’ll oversee DEA’s remote sensing portfolio by providing mentorship, quality oversight, and technical thought leadership. You’ll collaborate with internal supervisors, project teams, market leaders, and clients to ensure remote sensing tools and workflows are integrated effectively across the business. This role combines strategy, mentorship, and innovation—embedded in DEA’s commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Mentorship: Guide the Mobile, Static, and UAS Communities of Practice; provide leadership to supervisors and staff through goal setting, career development, and day-to-day management; foster a culture of innovation and shared learning.
Project Oversight: Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution; ensure delivery of high-quality remote sensing services across business units.
Technical Strategy: Stay current with emerging remote sensing tools, technologies, and trends; coordinate remote sensing with broader Geomatics and Marine Services operations; champion new workflows and methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Business Development: Support pursuit strategy with Geomatics and Regional Market Leaders; identify integration opportunities across client teams and geographic regions; help expand DEA’s remote sensing footprint through strategic planning.
Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand expectations and success metrics; deliver tailored technical solutions that exceed client expectations.
Training & Quality Control: Coordinate training opportunities to advance internal expertise; develop and oversee QA/QC standards for remote sensing deliverables.
Industry Networking: Represent DEA in external forums and partnerships; lead internal and external presentations to share knowledge and insights.
What You Bring
10+ years of survey experience, including 5+ years in remote laser scanning and sUAS
Demonstrated success supervising staff and managing technical teams
Ability to set SMART goals and communicate strategy
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
A strategic mindset with passion for innovation and mentorship
Experience with Departments of Transportation in the Western U.S.
Working knowledge of GIS, photogrammetry, and modeling integration
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Strong industry presence and commitment to thought leadership
Why DEA? DEA’s Survey and Geomatics team blends heritage and innovation to support projects that shape how communities move and grow. We bring precision and insight to laser scanning, UAS, hydrographic mapping, and related work. The Remote Sensing Community of Practice Leader helps position DEA as a national leader in next-generation data capture, ensuring our clients receive the best technical solutions and our staff receive mentorship and vision.
We are a purpose-driven firm that values technology and people. If you’re ready to lead in a firm focused on design, stewardship, and partnership, this is your next chapter.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid Holidays
401(k) with employer match
Support for continuing education and professional development
Holistic Wellbeing Program focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
Anticipated salary range: $140,000 to $170,000. The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Potential office locations include: Santa Clarita, CA; Tustin, CA; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d\'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Bellevue, WA; Olympia, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA.
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Overview As Community of Practice Leader, you’ll oversee DEA’s remote sensing portfolio by providing mentorship, quality oversight, and technical thought leadership. You’ll collaborate with internal supervisors, project teams, market leaders, and clients to ensure remote sensing tools and workflows are integrated effectively across the business. This role combines strategy, mentorship, and innovation—embedded in DEA’s commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Mentorship: Guide the Mobile, Static, and UAS Communities of Practice; provide leadership to supervisors and staff through goal setting, career development, and day-to-day management; foster a culture of innovation and shared learning.
Project Oversight: Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution; ensure delivery of high-quality remote sensing services across business units.
Technical Strategy: Stay current with emerging remote sensing tools, technologies, and trends; coordinate remote sensing with broader Geomatics and Marine Services operations; champion new workflows and methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Business Development: Support pursuit strategy with Geomatics and Regional Market Leaders; identify integration opportunities across client teams and geographic regions; help expand DEA’s remote sensing footprint through strategic planning.
Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand expectations and success metrics; deliver tailored technical solutions that exceed client expectations.
Training & Quality Control: Coordinate training opportunities to advance internal expertise; develop and oversee QA/QC standards for remote sensing deliverables.
Industry Networking: Represent DEA in external forums and partnerships; lead internal and external presentations to share knowledge and insights.
What You Bring
10+ years of survey experience, including 5+ years in remote laser scanning and sUAS
Demonstrated success supervising staff and managing technical teams
Ability to set SMART goals and communicate strategy
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
A strategic mindset with passion for innovation and mentorship
Experience with Departments of Transportation in the Western U.S.
Working knowledge of GIS, photogrammetry, and modeling integration
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
Strong industry presence and commitment to thought leadership
Why DEA? DEA’s Survey and Geomatics team blends heritage and innovation to support projects that shape how communities move and grow. We bring precision and insight to laser scanning, UAS, hydrographic mapping, and related work. The Remote Sensing Community of Practice Leader helps position DEA as a national leader in next-generation data capture, ensuring our clients receive the best technical solutions and our staff receive mentorship and vision.
We are a purpose-driven firm that values technology and people. If you’re ready to lead in a firm focused on design, stewardship, and partnership, this is your next chapter.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Paid Holidays
401(k) with employer match
Support for continuing education and professional development
Holistic Wellbeing Program focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
Anticipated salary range: $140,000 to $170,000. The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Potential office locations include: Santa Clarita, CA; Tustin, CA; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d\'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Bellevue, WA; Olympia, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA.
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