GIS Specialist

Western Retail Advisors Llc
Phoenix, AZ, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$65,000.0 - $85,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Geographic Information Systems Software Suite ArcGIS (Software) Microsoft Outlook Data Presentation Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Esri GIS (Software) AI Platforms Data Analytics

Job description

This is not a back-office mapping role. As our GIS Specialist, you will sit at the intersection of spatial analysis, data storytelling, and commercial real estate strategy. You’ll produce high-quality geographic and demographic materials that directly shape how our brokers win clients and close deals. Your work will be seen, used, and valued - every day.

You’ll work independently and in close partnership with brokers, transaction managers, and leadership to deliver intelligence that makes our team stand out in a competitive market., * Develop location intelligence deliverables - traditional and web-based - using a powerful combination of geospatial analysis, data analytics, and graphic design.

  • Extract, interpret, and visualize demographic and market data from multiple sources, presenting it clearly in maps and reports that tell a compelling story.
  • Proactively reach out to brokers and team members to define project scope and explore the best approach - don’t wait to be asked.
  • Build strong working relationships with brokers and transaction managers; become their go-to resource for spatial insights and client deliverables.
  • Contribute to and maintain a best-in-class library of GIS products, templates, and workflows shared across the team.
  • Drive quality assurance using established standards and practices to ensure every deliverable reflects our brand.
  • Support team members with analysis, research, and new processes / tools.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Teamwork?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, We’re looking for a GIS Specialist who wants to be an integral part of a close-knit team - someone who brings both technical excellence and a genuine desire to make everyone around them more effective., Skills matter - but also how you show up. The person we’re looking for brings a specific combination of technical ability and personal qualities that make a small team thrive:

  • Calm under pressure. You don’t add stress to the room - Deadlines don’t rattle you.
  • A self-starter. You anticipate needs before they become requests and think two steps ahead.
  • Here to help. You take pride in making the people around you more effective. Pitching in isn’t an imposition - it’s part of who you are.
  • Intellectually curious. You’re always exploring new tools, methods, and ideas. You don’t wait for a training class - you go find the answer.
  • Growth-oriented. You’re not just looking for a job - you’re building a career. You want to grow with us and see what this role can become.
  • Analytical and precise. You can gather complex information and present it clearly, accurately, and in a way that non-technical people can act on.
  • Design-minded. You have a natural eye for layout, color, and visual hierarchy. You know the difference between a map that’s technically correct and one that’s genuinely compelling - and you consistently aim for the latter., * Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field
  • 2+ years of hands-on GIS experience
  • Proficiency in ESRI software suite: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

YOU’LL STAND OUT IF YOU HAVE

  • Experience in commercial real estate
  • Advanced proficiency or mastery in the full ArcGIS Suite
  • Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification or equivalent
  • Familiarity with retail site selection, trade area analysis, or market intelligence workflows
  • Experience with project management tools and structured workflow systems
  • Experience with the latest AI platforms

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Professional development assistance
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance, * Your work influences how brokers pitch, win, and close deals - you’ll see your impact
  • Small teams mean real relationships, real ownership, and real visibility
  • A culture that values curiosity, initiative, and continuous improvement
  • Competitive Compensation, including bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision coverage, and 401k
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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