Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Aptonet; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aptonet seeks a contract geospatial data engineer to create, maintain, analyze, QA, and automate enterprise geospatial data supporting engineering operations, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. You will leverage GIS, spatial analysis, and programming to deliver accurate, actionable geospatial information.

Daily work includes building datasets, performing topology corrections, developing automation workflows and scripts, and supporting GIS initiatives across the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Graduate Degree optional.
• Majors – Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant program of study.

Aufgaben

• Create, maintain, edit, and validate enterprise geospatial datasets supporting engineering, operational, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Utilize GIS software and analytical tools to perform spatial analysis, topology correction, network editing, geometric modification, data reconciliation, and geospatial reporting.
• Prepare, maintain, and support geospatial data utilized for PTC, engineering systems, and other mission-critical operational applications.
• Support Enterprise GIS initiatives through the development, maintenance, deployment, and continuous improvement of authoritative geospatial data assets.
• Provide technical support and SME related to geospatial data, GIS applications, spatial analysis, and enterprise GIS workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS automation workflows, custom scripts, and geoprocessing tools to improve data management efficiency and quality control.
• Utilize programming and scripting languages to automate data collection, transformation, validation, integration, reporting, and geospatial data maintenance processes.
• Develop and maintain custom GIS applications, dashboards, web maps, and data visualization products to support organizational objectives.

Kenntnisse

GIS Software

Analytical Ability

Problem Solving

GIS Programming

Python Scripting

SQL and Database Querying

Decision Making

Project Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Jobbeschreibung

As a contract employee, the incumbent serves as a critical technical resource responsible for the creation, maintenance, analysis, quality assurance, and automation of enterprise geospatial data supporting engineering operations, corporate initiatives, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. This role leverages Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis techniques, and programming capabilities to deliver accurate, reliable, and actionable geospatial information across the organization.

The incumbent collaborates with engineering, operations, technology, and business stakeholders to develop and maintain authoritative geospatial datasets, support Enterprise GIS initiatives, and provide innovative geospatial solutions that improve operational efficiency and decision-making. The position requires a strong understanding of transportation infrastructure, spatial data management, geospatial analysis, data governance, and GIS automation technologies.

On an ongoing daily basis:

• Create, maintain, edit, and validate enterprise geospatial datasets supporting engineering, operational, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Utilize GIS software and analytical tools to perform spatial analysis, topology correction, network editing, geometric modification, data reconciliation, and geospatial reporting. prepare, maintain, and support geospatial data utilized for Positive Train Control (PTC), engineering systems, and other mission-critical operational applications.
• Support Enterprise GIS initiatives through the development, maintenance, deployment, and continuous improvement of authoritative geospatial data assets.
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise related to geospatial data, GIS applications, spatial analysis, and enterprise GIS workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS automation workflows, custom scripts, and geoprocessing tools to improve data management efficiency, quality control processes, and analytical capabilities.
• Utilize programming and scripting languages to automate data collection, transformation, validation, integration, reporting, and geospatial data maintenance processes.
• Support integration of GIS platforms with enterprise databases, engineering systems, and business applications through APIs, automated workflows, and data exchange processes.
• Develop and maintain custom GIS applications, dashboards, web maps, and data visualization products to support organizational objectives.

Required Skills:

• GIS Software (Advanced)
• Analytical Ability (Advanced)
• Problem Solving (Advanced)
• GIS Programming and Automation (Advanced)
• Python Scripting (Advanced)
• SQL and Database Querying (Intermediate)
• Decision Making (Intermediate)
• Project Management (Intermediate)

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree - required

Graduate Degree - optional

Majors – Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant program of study.