GIS & Data Analyst

Job Description:

Performs full range of professional level analytical work related to the development and implementation of systems, databases and macros to create, maintain, display and update the geographic information system. Provides link between companywide business data and location-based intelligence. Serves as a liaison to Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies including, but not limited to data analysis, documentation, and project management. Has a balance of technical acumen and business understanding, high attention to detail and creative problem solving. Develops applications that use geospatial technology to solve and document complex business problems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or geographic studies or a field related to the work
• 5-7 years of experience in working with automated geographic information systems
• Excellent computer skills including experience with GIS software packages (MapInfo) and Alteryx application development.
• Experience working effectively with large data files, ability to look at data and identify patterns, problems, or analysis opportunities
• Experience in Customer-level data analysis (customer segmentation, predictive modeling, etc.)

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, develops and modifies complex systems to create a comprehensive geographic information system for department and companywide.
• Lead the design and development of analytical projects designed to understand key business behaviors such as site performance, analyzing customer behavior and trends and data mining.
• Confers with and acts as the liaison with departmental staff to determine current manual systems for automation; defines needs and defines required output and user documentation.
• Develops systems and application documentation, user-training materials and quality control procedures; prepares a variety of technical reports, correspondence, manuals and other written materials.
• Plans and conducts a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS system; evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Delivers results on a wide range of analytics using GIS and business data in a fast-paced environment; shows ability to respond to changing priorities with fact-based solutions.
• Makes presentations to representatives of other depts. regarding the GIS systems and services.
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate disparate consumer, spatial and business data into accessible, intuitive and user-friendly Alteryx modules and wizards – transform data into information.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the dept’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team.
• Attends training and upgrades knowledge of GIS system use; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers as well as cross-functionally
• Develops systems and application documentation, user-training materials and quality control procedures; prepares a variety of technical reports, correspondence, manuals and other written materials.
• Plans and conducts a variety of analytical studies related to the development and implementation of the GIS system; evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations.
• Delivers results on a wide range of analytics using GIS and business data in a fast-paced environment; shows ability to respond to changing priorities with fact-based solutions.
• Makes presentations to representatives of other depts. regarding the GIS systems and services.
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate disparate consumer, spatial and business data into accessible, intuitive and user-friendly Alteryx modules and wizards – transform data into information.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the dept’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team.
• Attends training and upgrades knowledge of GIS system use; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers as well as cross-functionally.
• May provide input into the departmental budget regarding GIS software, equipment