Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Artech L.L.C.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Artech L.L.C. is looking for a detail-oriented GIS Analyst in Austin, Texas. This hybrid role involves using analytical skills and data certification techniques to enhance GIS maps. Responsibilities include validating spatial datasets with precision and analyzing data outputs to ensure accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in GIS or a related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience. Join us to improve transportation network insights and navigate data errors.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in GIS data analysis or editing roles.
• Proficient at validating and certifying spatial datasets.
• Ability to analyze outputs from automated systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Validate and certify spatial datasets with > 95% accuracy.
• Perform daily review and editing of GIS data points.
• Support creation of sample data for tool development.

Skills

Data certification skills

Spatial data analysis

Automation workflows

GIS data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, or related field

Job description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient GIS Analyst to support the certification and quality assurance
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s a plus).

Role Summary

We are seeking a GIS professional who combines analytical rigor with strong data certification skills to support and improve GIS-based maps products. This hybrid role blends automation and validation workflows—ranging from QA/QC and labeling to prototyping and analysis. Ideal candidates bring both precision and adaptability, able to toggle between automated data pipeline development and detailed spatial data analysis.

Core Responsibilities

Data Certification & QA/QC

• Validate and certify spatial datasets with > 95% accuracy, ensuring quality for operational and analytical use.
• Perform daily review and editing of 50–300 GIS data points with annotations and metadata tagging.
• Use human judgment to assess real-world features based on multi-layer imagery and signal data.
• Support peer-review and feedback processes to improve overall data quality.

Workflow Automation & Prototyping

• Validate and prototype automation workflows for streamlining GIS data processes.
• Contribute to the advancement of geospatial tools, including validating data points that train automation enhancements.
• Support creation of sample data and prototyped features for tool development and ML training.

Spatial Data Analysis

• Analyze outputs from automated systems to identify patterns and root causes of data errors.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to improve the transportation network and navigation accuracy.
• Observe and report on anomalies in data signals, system behaviors, or procedural gaps.
• Engage with data analysts, project leads and mapping specialists to align data quality with project needs.
• Communicate findings, issues, and improvement suggestions clearly in both technical and operational contexts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in GIS data analysis or editing roles.