Senior GIS Analyst

SDI Presence
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $130,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems Admin Tools ArcGIS (Software) Data Governance Extract Transform Load (ETL) Spatial Databases Python (Programming Language) Network Model Release Management Requirements Management Management of Software Versions Esri GIS (Software)
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Scripting Information Technology Integration Frameworks Data Management Database View Software Version Control User Administration Programming Languages

Job description

The Senior GIS Analyst is responsible for developing standards, providing recommendations on GIS system design and architecture, strategy, and being part of a team supporting the continued development of Enterprise Asset Management -EAM21 project , a mission-critical system that utilizes Esri’s GIS platform integrated with Trimble’s Cityworks Online (CWOL) for maintaining the physical infrastructure at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. The Senior GIS Analyst will provide technical expertise and play a hands-on role in major system enhancements and support., * Lead and participate in the development and implementation of GIS-based enhancements, new features, data, workflows for EAM integration.

  • Develop and enforce GIS data standards, naming conventions, schema governance protocols, and data stewardship practices in coordination with the Asset Data Governance (ADG) Committee. Ability to manage GIS scope, change, and backlog management in association with the ADG Committee.
  • Create and maintain documentation for system components, data models, integration workflows, schema change logs, and standard operating procedures.
  • Testing, QA, and release management, including performing preliminary testing and developing validation plans for new features, data migrations, and system upgrades, including post-upgrade GIS validation checklists.
  • Serve as a liaison between IT/GIS server administrators, networking teams, and ArcGIS Enterprise platform staff to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Assist with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, and Dashboard applications supporting field data collection and visualization workflows.
  • Experience with Cityworks EAM, including GIS layer configuration, asset record linkage, service requests and work order workflow support.
  • Full-cycle business analysis and requirements management, including gathering, documenting, validating, and managing end-user and program requirements in coordination with the project team and stakeholders.
  • Experience with continuous improvement and optimization in an enterprise GIS and/or EAM environment.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks.
  • As part of a team, triage, prioritize, respond to, track, and resolve end-user customer service tickets.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Computer Science, or a related field

  • Previous consulting experience is preferred
  • Minimum of five years of experience with GIS data, operations, geospatial field services, management and using Esri suite of GIS software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and enterprise geodatabases.
  • ArcGIS Enterprise content management (ex: publishing content, managing settings, capabilities, and permissions) notifying users of outages
  • Demonstrated experience designing and configuring Esri Dashboards and Experience Builder applications
  • Demonstrated experience with field data collection, Survey123 to manage surveys.
  • Use of programming languages and scripting tools such as FME, Python, and database views and queries
  • Geodatabase design and administration (creation/maintenance/upgrading, user management, versioning- familiarity with Development-UAT-Production environments, i.e. managing data in enterprise geodatabases, data modeling/engineering
  • Proficiency with FME Form (workspace authoring) and FME Flow (scheduled ETL execution and monitoring).
  • Ability to translate business requirements into a real-world GIS design
  • Skilled in researching, compiling, summarizing, and interpreting statistical data and information materials
  • Ability to plan and see the big picture
  • Detail oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • GIS Professional Certificate (GISP) is preferred, * Experience with branch versioning in ArcGIS Enterprise, including reconcile/post workflows and versioned editing governance.
  • Using GEO Jobe Admin Tools and Backup My Org and Clean My Org to perform administrative tasks and move content between environments.
  • Experience in regulated facility environments (FAA, TSA, or similar) a plus.
  • VertiGIS Studio experience a plus.
  • Experience with Utility Network Model is a plus

Benefits & conditions

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Chicago, IL 60666 $100,000 - $130,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Wellness program, * A Competitive Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000/year *

  • Base salary may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonuses or commissions.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, company-provided Life Insurance, Short and long-term disability. Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Paid time off and much more!

About the company

SDI Presence LLC is a leading IT services firm that leverages its strong team presence to advance clients toward a secure digital enterprise. With a 30-year corporate resume, SDI delivers multi and hybrid cloud infrastructure managed services, consulting and advisory solutions, work and asset management solutions, and application modernization and managed services. SDI serves major airports, utilities, commercial real estate portfolios, and government agencies across the U.S. Visit us at www.sdipresence.com and connect with us on X and LINKEDIN.

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