What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior GIS Analyst position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Geospatial team on the East Coast. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the following areas: Mechanicsburg, PA; Towson, MD; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NJ; and Miami, FL.
Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
This is an excellent opportunity to join and enhance a diverse team working on geospatial data analytics, data visualization, enterprise GIS, field data collection, automation, and decision-support projects across the country and across several industries.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
What you'll bring to our firm:
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Sponsorship not offered for this role.
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Towson, MD; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NJ; and Miami, FL.
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
GFT is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Geospatial team on the East Coast. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the following areas: Mechanicsburg, PA; Towson, MD; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NJ; and Miami, FL.
Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.
What You'll Be Challenged To Do
This is an excellent opportunity to join and enhance a diverse team working on geospatial data analytics, data visualization, enterprise GIS, field data collection, automation, and decision-support projects across the country and across several industries.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Lead the design, configuration, development, and delivery of GIS applications and toolsets.
- Support and oversee ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Data Store, services, users, content, and governance.
- Implement GIS applications and workflows using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, and Field Maps.
- Configure and customize Esri Experience Builder applications, including advanced configuration and custom development where appropriate.
- Dashboard development for data analysis and situational awareness.
- Configure and deploy field collection apps (Survey123, Field Maps).
- Create and manage Enterprise Geodatabases.
- Develop process and data automation via scripting.
- Architect efficient solutions and Enterprise GIS environments to meet client requirements.
- Participate in client meetings and perform demos of developed tools.
- Provide technical guidance, quality control, troubleshooting support, and mentorship to GIS analysts and project teams.
What you'll bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Management Information Systems or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional GIS experience using the Esri ArcGIS platform, including:
- Use of and management of GIS with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Administration and configuration of ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Hub, Datastore.
- Configuration and customization of Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Web App Builder, ArcGIS Experience Builder.
- Production experience with Python and ArcGIS API for Python and ArcPy.
- Production experience with Oracle and/or SQL Server geodatabase management / SQL querying multi-environment setups (Dev, Test, Prod).
- Experience creating geoprocessing services using ArcGIS Pro Model Builder and ArcGIS Pro Python Toolbox.
- Successful deployment of configured Apps with ArcGIS Web App Builder and Experience Builder Developer editions.
- Client-focused and service-oriented.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
- 10 years of GIS experience.
- Prior experience with Safe Software FME, Esri Roads and Highways, Python, or ArcPy.
- Customer-facing role experience.
- Experience leading a project team.
- ArcGIS Enterprise installation and setup.
- Python scripting for data ingestion and normalization.
- Proficient with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- JSON Data & Files
- Custom widget/theme implementation in ArcGIS Web App Builder/Experience Builder.
- Troubleshooting and optimization using ArcGIS Server Manager and Monitor.
- Knowledge of deploying/troubleshooting standalone applications to IIS.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL/PostGIS geodatabases.
- Experience in Transportation or AEC industries.
- Reside on the East Coast or comfortable operating in Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Sponsorship not offered for this role.
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Towson, MD; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NJ; and Miami, FL.
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000