GIS Data Analyst in Golden

The GIS Data Analyst plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making across Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams by leveraging spatial and relational data. This position is responsible for building, maintaining, and governing geospatial reporting solutions that provide trusted visibility into operational performance, production metrics, and business outcomes., The role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to define spatial metrics, establish mapping standards, automate reporting, and translate complex geographic data into clear, actionable insights. The GIS Data Analyst is expected to operate with a high level of ownership, influencing how location intelligence is used across the organization while supporting continued growth and operational scale., Geospatial Analytics & Reporting

• Design, build, and maintain GIS dashboards, web maps, and automated analytics solutions to support operational, engineering, and executive decision-making.
• Establish and maintain standard spatial definitions, geospatial KPIs, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and trust in location-based data.
• Develop and enhance MIS and operational reporting to provide visibility into performance, trends, risks, and opportunities through a geographic lens.

Spatial Data Management & Governance

• Ensure data accuracy, validation, and quality across all vector and raster datasets and reporting outputs.
• Manage and curate geodatabases, ensuring the integrity of spatial relationships and attribute data.
• Document data sources, coordinate systems, assumptions, and methodologies to support transparency and scalability.
• Partner with technical teams to improve spatial data pipelines, ETL processes (e.g., FME), and automation.

Business Partnership

• Act as a strategic analytics partner to Engineering, Construction, Operations, and leadership teams, specifically regarding site selection, route optimization, and asset management.
• Translate business questions into analytical approaches and clearly communicate complex spatial findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support ad-hoc spatial analysis, forecasting, and deep-dive investigations as needed.

Process Improvement & Enablement

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, reduce manual effort, and automate recurring spatial analysis tasks.
• Support analytic maturity by enabling stakeholders with geospatial insights, documentation, and best practices.
• Contribute to the evolution of analytics standards and long-term GIS strategy.

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, GIS analysis, or a related role.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and GIS Software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise).

• Experience building dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Sigma Computing, or ArcGIS Dashboards.

• Hands-on experience managing and querying spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, Esri Geodatabases).

• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders and deliver insights that drive action.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Experience supporting engineering, construction, telecommunications, or operations-focused organizations.

• Experience with Python (specifically ArcPy, GeoPandas, or Shapely) for data analysis and automation.

• Familiarity with Remote Sensing, LiDAR data, or CAD-to-GIS workflows.

• Experience working in fast-paced, scaling environments.

Key Competencies

• Spatial Thinking: Ability to understand and manipulate data in 2D and 3D space.
• Data Storytelling: Translating maps and charts into a cohesive narrative.
• Stakeholder Influence: Guiding teams on how to use location intelligence effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High standards for cartographic quality and data topology.
• Ownership: Proactive approach to solving data gaps and process inefficiencies.

Company DescriptionWAVSYS is a solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.Company DescriptionWAVSYS is a solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.