> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/565438-senior-gis-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/565438-senior-gis-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior GIS Analyst

- **Company:** The Route
- **Location:** Boise, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Data Validation, Data Conversion, Data Governance, Data Sharing, GPS EXchange Format, Metadata, Information Technology, Database Backup, Mobile Data
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f522b2746f80c35

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field required
 * Minimum of 15+ years of progressively responsible GIS-related experience required
 * Master's degree in GIS, Geography, Planning, Geospatial Science, or related field preferred
 * GIS Professional (GISP) certification preferred
 * Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience may be considered where appropriate

## Description

* Develop, maintain, manage, and analyze GIS databases, layers, and spatial datasets for planning, engineering, environmental, infrastructure, and public-sector projects
 * Perform advanced spatial analysis to support land use planning, growth policy, zoning, transportation planning, infrastructure planning, asset management, environmental review, and public decision-making
 * Prepare maps, figures, exhibits, dashboards, web maps, story maps, and graphics for reports, plans, grant applications, presentations, public meetings, and client deliverables
 * Support planning projects through parcel analysis, demographic analysis, suitability analysis, service area analysis, land use mapping, infrastructure mapping, and other geospatial planning applications
 * Develop and maintain GIS workflows, templates, data standards, quality control procedures, and best practices to improve consistency and efficiency across projects
 * Support ArcGIS Online, web mapping applications, mobile data collection applications, dashboards, and data-sharing platforms
 * Assist with field data collection workflows, GPS data integration, mobile mapping, and quality assurance/quality control of field-collected data
 * Perform data conversion, georeferencing, coordinate system management, spatial joins, database updates, metadata development, and data validation
 * Coordinate with planners, engineers, surveyors, scientists, project managers, clients, and agencies regarding GIS needs, deliverables, schedules, and data requests
 * Provide technical leadership, guidance, training, and support to GIS staff and project teams
 * May supervise, mentor, assign work to, review work of, and support professional development of GIS staff
 * Assist project managers with GIS task scoping, level-of-effort estimates, schedules, budgets, and quality control for GIS-related project work
 * Review GIS deliverables for accuracy, completeness, cartographic quality, consistency with project requirements, and compliance with applicable standards
 * Support integration of GIS data with planning documents, engineering design workflows, asset management systems, public engagement tools, and other project platforms
 * Communicate technical GIS concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including clients, elected officials, agency staff, stakeholders, and the public
 * Stay current with GIS technology, AEC industry practices, geospatial tools, data sources, and emerging methods applicable to planning and infrastructure projects
 * Perform other related duties as assigned


## Related Videos

- [Smart City, Smart Mobility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/954-smart-city-smart-mobility)
- [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch)
- [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata)
- [From Zero to Mobile Developer in 45 Minutes With SwiftUI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/183-from-zero-to-mobile-developer-in-45-minutes-with-swiftui)
- [Building Accountability in Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100046-building-accountability-in-agentic-ai)
- [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)
- [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)
- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)
- [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)
- [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)