Business Analyst – GIS (Esri Utility Network Model)

Cognizant; London Colney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with GIS expertise to join their team. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and optimize GIS workflows, specifically focusing on Esri's Utility Network Model. You will be at the forefront of transforming utility networks, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and providing valuable training to end-users. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy and utilities domain and have a strong background in GIS solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS solutions and utility data modeling.
• Strong analytical skills for business process analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements related to GIS and Esri’s Utility Network Model.
• Analyze and improve existing GIS workflows for efficiency.
• Support implementation and integration of Esri UNM.

Skills

GIS Expertise

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

Esri ArcGIS Pro

Esri Utility Network Model

JIRA

Python

SQL

Job description

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant Consulting

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

Water Utilities Consulting

With the arrival of AMP8 and recent market developments, Water Utilities in the UK have embarked on a transformation journey that focuses on sustainability (fewer pollution incidents, green energy powered water treatment etc.), reliable infrastructure(fewer flooding incidents, leakages etc.), customer centricity (affordable bills, enhanced customer experience), social responsibility(support for vulnerable customers), and most importantly disruption from innovative competitors entering the marketplace.

Cognizant has multiple engagements with water utilities in the UK where we are utilising our capabilities in data science and digital enablement to help them lead this transformation through new offerings, solutions and innovative business models that are aligned to the market trends and regulatory commitments. We are looking for experienced business analysts/consultants/product owners who are passionate about making a difference for our clients in the energy and utilities domain. This is an opportunity for being at the forefront of the transformation journey working with the best minds in the energy and utilities domain at Cognizant.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with GIS expertise, specifically in Esri's Utility Network Model (UNM), to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GIS solutions, utility data modeling, and business process analysis. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, optimize GIS workflows, and support the implementation of Esri’s UNM for utility networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to gather business requirements related to GIS and Esri’s Utility Network Model.
• Analyze existing GIS workflows and propose improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support the migration and implementation of Esri UNM, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems.
• Collaborate with IT and GIS teams to define data models, schema configurations, and network rules within Esri UNM.
• Document business and functional requirements, process flows, and system interactions.
• Assist in testing, validation, and troubleshooting of GIS applications, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Provide training and support to end-users on Esri’s UNM capabilities and best practices.
• Stay updated on Esri’s latest GIS technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for continuous improvements.

Desirable skills and experience

• Business Analyst with GIS experience, including working with Esri’s Utility Network Model.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and Esri’s Utility Network Model.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in utilities (electric, water, gas, or telecom) and GIS data management.
• Data & Integration: Familiarity with spatial databases, geospatial analysis, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with GIS teams, IT developers, and business users.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess business processes and recommend GIS-driven solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python, SQL, or ModelBuilder for GIS automation.
• Knowledge of cloud-based GIS solutions (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Online, Esri Geospatial Cloud).
• Understanding of utility network configurations, asset management, and network tracing.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.