Broadband Data & GIS Analyst

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity seeks a Broadband Data & Mapping Analyst PSC to support BEAD-related efforts through data analysis, GIS mapping, and reporting. You will work with Power BI, BEAD data, and grant metrics to inform statewide broadband investments.

This contractual role emphasizes collaboration with state agencies and local partners, offering meaningful data-driven insights in a hybrid in-office schedule based in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Requires four-year college with coursework in policy, data analytics, computer science, urban planning or related field.
• Requires two years of experience in data analysis using Excel, R, or Python.
• Requires two years of experience in geospatial analysis using ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze broadband data from FCC, USDA, NTIA and others to identify connectivity status and trends.
• Maintain BEAD location data, update status, project, provider, speeds and tech.
• Update Power BI and GIS maps with broadband data to support decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Geospatial analysis

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Excel

R

Python

ArcGIS

Power BI

Job description

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity seeks a Broadband Data & Mapping Analyst PSC to support BEAD-related efforts through data analysis, GIS mapping, and reporting. You will work with Power BI, BEAD data, and grant metrics to inform statewide broadband investments.

This contractual role emphasizes collaboration with state agencies and local partners, offering meaningful data-driven insights in a hybrid in-office schedule based in Chicago.