GIS Analyst
Full Time • Fully Remote - US
Benefits:
- Simple IRA Matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Purpose:
Under general supervision of the GIS Manager, the GIS Analyst will collect, compile, organize, and analyze spatial and tabular data to assist in the development of GIS applications. Analysts will also be responsible for updating and maintaining complex database information using current technologies. This position includes a customer service element to provide GIS data and information to external customers.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience collecting business requirements and providing solution design, build, and test plans for deploying GIS applications and solutions following SDLC.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing and supporting GIS interfaces with non-spatial data using SQL and spatial data management in SQL Server, including ESRI’s enterprise geodatabases and geodatabase design, database replication/versioning techniques, and ArcGIS client/ server interface.
• Ability to write GIS strategic planning, policies/procedures, and GIS technical documents with a potential audience of government executives, government technical and non-technical staff.
• Publish GIS data, maps, analysis, reports, charts, and graphs in the form of static and online content.
• Provide GIS system administration, GIS database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments.
• Develop and maintain GIS files and associated spatial and tabular databases.
• 4+ years of experience working with the Esri software ecosystem (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise.)
• Experience interfacing with clients.
• Support system & online content sharing by integrating GIS and related data.
• Research, create, and produce spatial layers, analysis, maps, reports, charts, and cartographic displays.
• Assist with research and implement new GIS spatial files.
• Assist with the creation of documents and presentations to convey planning recommendations,
division/departmental communication initiatives, and GIS-related technical/business documentation.
• Perform related work as required.
• Must have knowledge of cartography standards, drafting principles, and computer design and graphics software.
• Must have technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex mapping/GIS issues.
• Must have the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff; ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze data, and to prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Ability to present ideas and speak effectively to groups.
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, Geography, Mathematics, IT, Environmental Planning, GIS Technology, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience with Esri software.
• Experience in a responsible project management role.
• Excellent administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and cartographic skills.
• Eagerness to learn and open to feedback.
• Demonstrates professionalism, positive attitude, flexibility, and strong initiative.
Under general supervision of the GIS Manager, the GIS Analyst will collect, compile, organize, and analyze spatial and tabular data to assist in the development of GIS applications. Analysts will also be responsible for updating and maintaining complex database information using current technologies. This position includes a customer service element to provide GIS data and information to external customers.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience collecting business requirements and providing solution design, build, and test plans for deploying GIS applications and solutions following SDLC.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing and supporting GIS interfaces with non-spatial data using SQL and spatial data management in SQL Server, including ESRI’s enterprise geodatabases and geodatabase design, database replication/versioning techniques, and ArcGIS client/ server interface.
• Ability to write GIS strategic planning, policies/procedures, and GIS technical documents with a potential audience of government executives, government technical and non-technical staff.
• Publish GIS data, maps, analysis, reports, charts, and graphs in the form of static and online content.
• Provide GIS system administration, GIS database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments.
• Develop and maintain GIS files and associated spatial and tabular databases.
• 4+ years of experience working with the Esri software ecosystem (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise.)
• Experience interfacing with clients.
• Support system & online content sharing by integrating GIS and related data.
• Research, create, and produce spatial layers, analysis, maps, reports, charts, and cartographic displays.
• Assist with research and implement new GIS spatial files.
• Assist with the creation of documents and presentations to convey planning recommendations,
division/departmental communication initiatives, and GIS-related technical/business documentation.
• Perform related work as required.
• Must have knowledge of cartography standards, drafting principles, and computer design and graphics software.
• Must have technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex mapping/GIS issues.
• Must have the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff; ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze data, and to prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Ability to present ideas and speak effectively to groups.
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, Geography, Mathematics, IT, Environmental Planning, GIS Technology, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience with Esri software.
• Experience in a responsible project management role.
• Excellent administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and cartographic skills.
• Eagerness to learn and open to feedback.
• Demonstrates professionalism, positive attitude, flexibility, and strong initiative.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
BEYOND LOCATION INTELLIGENCE
As one of the world’s leading government GIS strategic planning, design, implementation, and maintenance companies, we are committed to advancing the science of location intelligence and geospatial technology.
We want to inspire. We want to push the envelope, break through boundaries, solve problems, and introduce a new kind of decision support to government operations. We go beyond location intelligence to plan, design, build, implement, transform, and maintain geospatial technology. Our goal is to use spatial information to understand, empower, and influence the decision-making process, offer new insights, reveal new data relationships, predict events, engage and educate our community, and solve problems of the future. The ultimate outcome is a smarter, more resilient, and sustainable government.
OUR VISION
Geographic Technologies Group strives to be the leading provider of innovative geospatial solutions, empowering organizations to make informed decisions and create a sustainable future through the power of location intelligence.
OUR MISSION
At Geographic Technologies Group, our mission is to change the world through geospatial technology.
GTG at a Glance
GTG at a Glance
Our team specializes in GIS services that include strategic planning, system design, implementation, and on-call maintenance. Our award-winning successes demonstrate our commitment to government in the USA and Canada. We empower government organizations by providing exceptional products and services. Our wide range of geospatial services offer government Operational Benefits, Organizational Benefits, Technical & Tactical Benefits, and Community & Environmental Benefits
- In Business Since 1997
- Over 1000 Satisfied Clients
- GSA Small Business
- Esri Business Partner
- 11 National Awards
- Over 40 on-call GIS Professionals
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What Drives Us?
Our GTG Values:
There are a unique set of values that our GTG team lives by and together they make up the framework for all decisions made within these walls. Heads up — they tend to be contagious.
Commitment
Ethically providing and communicating professional, timely, and creative solutions to promote the success of our customers.
Culture
Creating and sustaining an environment of enjoyment, respect, communication, collaboration, and ownership.
Knowledge
Creating solutions through the practical, original, and innovative application of geospatial science.
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