Geospatial Analyst

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Geospatial Analyst to design and maintain web GIS applications, manage authoritative spatial datasets, and support ArcGIS Enterprise workflows across campus. The role develops Python-based automation to improve data quality, efficiency, and decision-making.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, web GIS apps, and SQL databases, plus strong data governance skills and the ability to work with IT and campus

Qualifications

• Experience administering, configuring, or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise including Portal and hosting features.
• Experience developing Python scripts for GIS automation using ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, pandas or GeoPandas.
• Experience building web GIS apps with ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, StoryMaps.
• Experience managing enterprise geospatial data, metadata, schema design, QA/QC, data governance.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems, databases, APIs, CAD, BIM, or facilities management.
• Experience supporting field data collection, GPS/GNSS data workflows, and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain web GIS applications for campus operations.
• Manage authoritative spatial datasets and supervise data quality controls.
• Support ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online workflows and publish services.
• Develop Python-based automation to improve data quality and decision-making across campus.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Python scripting

Geospatial data governance

SQL databases

Web GIS applications

GIS data QA/QC

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

REST APIs

Pandas

Job description

Geospatial Analyst

Department: DAF Facilities Planning and Programming Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

This position designs and maintains web GIS applications, manages authoritative spatial datasets, supports ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online workflows, and develops Python-based automation to improve data quality, system efficiency, and decision-making across campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering, configuring, or supporting ArcGIS Enterprise, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, hosted feature layers, web services, users, groups, sharing settings, and publishing workflows.
• Experience developing Python scripts for GIS automation using ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, pandas, GeoPandas, SQL, REST APIs, or related libraries and tools.
• Experience developing and supporting web GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, StoryMaps, and related Esri tools.
• Experience managing enterprise geospatial data, including geodatabases, hosted feature layers, metadata, schema design, data validation, QA/QC, and data governance standards.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems, databases, APIs, CAD, BIM, asset management systems, or facilities management systems.
• Experience supporting mobile GIS data collection workflows, GPS/GNSS data collection, and field-to-office data integration.
• Experience creating maps, dashboards, reports, and spatial analysis products for operational decision-making.
• CAD experience, especially with facilities, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or campus mapping data.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of geospatial concepts, spatial data management, cartography, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and web GIS application design.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, enterprise geodatabases, hosted feature layers, web maps, feature services, dashboards, and mobile GIS applications.
• Ability to develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and document Python scripts for GIS automation, data processing, QA/QC, reporting, and workflow improvement.
• Knowledge of GIS data governance practices, including metadata, schema standards, authoritative data management, data validation, version control, and documentation.
• Ability to work with relational databases, SQL, APIs, spreadsheets, CAD data, and other data sources commonly used in facilities, planning, public safety, and campus operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate business needs into geospatial workflows, applications, maps, and data products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, provide training and support, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, document work clearly, and coordinate with IT, operational departments, academic users, and external partners.

Full-time with potential for hybrid work. Occasional travel across campus for project support and collaboration. Occasional travel for conferences and training.

Job Close Date: 09/12/2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.