Geospatial Space Analyst

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid time off

13+ paid holidays each year

Health plan

Retirement through Virginia Retirement

Tuition and professional development

Wellness program up to $500/year

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s Facilities Management is seeking a Geospatial Space Analyst to support space planning and information management. You will analyze space inventory data, develop standard reports, and maintain AutoCAD floor plans while collaborating with project managers, consultants, and facilities staff.

This role emphasizes data quality, system integration, and accurate space occupancy information to support renovations and new construction projects within UVA’s facilities network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or CAD or equivalent with significant coursework.
• A minimum of four years of professional experience utilizing geospatial platforms such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS, and managing large-scale data sets for spatial planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze university-wide space inventory data using geospatial and database tools to assess data quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain standard space reports and reporting services for frequent data requests.
• Identify data trends to improve space utilization and efficiency.
• Manage space planning assignments and associated reports.
• Ensure data transfer and integration between university enterprise systems.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings of floor plans and occupancy information.
• Conduct space walk audits to validate occupancy data.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Data management

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree (Geography/Planning/Architecture/Environmental Sciences/CS/Engineering or CAD)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Facilities Management at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a Geospatial Space Analyst to join the Geospatial Engineering Service Team. This position provides geospatial data analysis and information maintenance services to support customer requests for geospatial solutions. In addition, the position also supports updating floorplans to reflect renovations and new construction. An effective Geospatial Space Analyst will work through collaborative partnerships with project managers, consultants, contractors, facilities staff, and space managers to develop solutions to support strategic space planning and information management.

UVA Facilities Management supports the University of Virginia’s wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With 1,200 employees, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA’s buildings, infrastructure and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties. Facilities Management comprises four core areas of expertise: Operations, Construction & Renovation, Health System Physical Plant, and Energy & Utilities. The department prioritizes stewardship, continuous improvement, professional development, and providing a safe, respectful working environment in which all employees can thrive and grow.

The University of Virginia was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 to advance human knowledge, educate leaders and cultivate an informed citizenry, and it consistently ranks among the top public universities. UVA is a highly regarded employer, offering excellent compensation and benefits, including significant opportunity, support for career growth, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze university wide space inventory data using various data analysis methodology, geospatial and database tools to determine data quality, completeness and reliability of values.
• Develop and maintain standard space reports and reporting services to support efficient data request needs for frequently needed data sets.
• Identify and analyze data and trends to determine areas of opportunity for space utilization and space performance improvement, operational efficiency, and inventory improvements.
• Consult with supervisor regarding relational data systems changes necessary to maintain and develop the space management system.
• Manage the space planning assignments, as well as producing the appropriate reports.
• Ensure ongoing data transfer and integration between University enterprise business systems.
• Maintain space inventory data to support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Create, modify, and maintain AutoCAD drawings to provide accurate floor plans and occupancy information.
• Ensure the accuracy of drawings provided by consultants through field measurements and construction project documentation review phases.
• Conduct space walk audits to validate space occupancy data accuracy.
• Partner with other departments on move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Train customers on space planning solutions provided by the Geospatial Engineering Services department.
• Train space managers and other customers across university departments on space data standards.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Computer-aided Drafting and Design or equivalent combination of education and/or experience with significant coursework in computer-aided drafting and design, geography, environmental sciences or planning.
• Experience: A minimum of four years of professional experience utilizing geospatial platforms such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS, as well as analyzing, developing, integrating, and managing a variety of large-scale data sets to aid in spatial planning and management decisions is required.

Required Computer Applications

• AutoCAD or other similar geospatial software.
• Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.
• SQL or similar relational database.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating space information with other enterprise information systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) standards for space inventory coding.

Preferred Computer Applications

• Experience utilizing an enterprise space information management system such as FMS:Workplace, Archibus, or AssetWorks AiM
• Experience with Autodesk Revit or other Building Information Modeling tools.

Compensation

The minimum starting salary for the Geospatial Space Analyst is $70,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

This position will remain open until filled.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.