GIS Analyst

Sanborn Map Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Sanborn Map Company in the United States is seeking a GIS Analyst I to deliver high-quality geospatial data products. You will develop, validate, and maintain spatial and tabular datasets, perform analyses, and support project teams and clients throughout the lifecycle.

Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Server is required, plus experience with QGIS and PostGIS. Strong communication, data management skills, and the ability to translate requirements into reliable GIS

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• 0-2+ years in GIS data development, analysis, and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain high-quality spatial and tabular datasets.
• Perform geospatial analyses and QA/QC throughout project lifecycles.
• Create web maps, reports, and presentations for clients.
• Translate customer requirements into reliable GIS workflows.
• Document processing workflows and methodologies.

Skills

GIS concepts

Data development

Spatial analysis

QA/QC

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Python

Esri ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Server

QGIS

PostGIS

FME

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

Associates degree in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing or related program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Server

QGIS

PostGIS

FME

Python

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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Founded in 1866, The Sanborn Map Company (Sanborn) is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US. Our work is highly visual, and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of today’s information economy. We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services. We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality, technologically superior products and services backed by the industry’s most experienced staff. We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow.

SUMMARY

The GIS Analyst I provides technical expertise in geospatial data processing, quality control, analysis, and data management in support of client projects. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining high-quality spatial and tabular datasets, performing spatial analyses, and ensuring data integrity throughout the project lifecycle. The GIS Analyst works closely with project teams and clients to translate requirements into reliable geospatial data products that support decision-making, reporting, and visualization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will join a team of professional staff focused on delivering high quality data and geospatial analysis to our customers.

Specific tasks will include:

• Working with geospatial tools and technologies including Esri ArcGIS and open source platforms
• Performing geospatial analysis, data collection (georeferencing and digitizing), data automation, QA/QC, and mapping activities
• Performing hydro breakline collection, editing, attribution, and validation workflows.
• Review edge-of-water delineation, stream centerlines, waterbody features, and drainage connectivity.
• Support development and implementation of automated hydrographic extraction workflows.
• Support contour generation, topology correction, schema design, and geodatabase development.
• Creating web-based cartographic maps, reports, and presentations
• Translating customer business requirements into technical solutions and workflows
• Documenting processing workflows, methodologies, and project findings
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• Associates degree in a Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing or related accredited educational program or equivalent work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

EXPERIENCE

• 0-2+ years of professional experience as a GIS analyst with knowledge of GIS concepts and technical skills related to data development, data analysis, data management, and data visualization
• Proficiency with ESRI’s products including ArcGIS Pro, Portal, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Server
• Proficiency with open source technologies: QGIS, PostGIS
• Demonstrated ability to develop geospatial processes to support data development, spatial analysis, and data integration.
• Ability to communicate in an effective and timely manner with customers, project leads, and team members
• Ability to define technical workflows and processing methodologies
• Professionalism, strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a team player attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and be accountable and responsible for the tasks assigned to you
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and energy to succeed
• Self-motivated to pursue continuous learning opportunities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working on GIS Transportation projects (Right-of-Way, safety analysis, roadway characteristic collection, etc.)
• Experience working with Esri Roads and Highways and Linear Referencing Systems and data models.
• Experience with hydro-flattening and hydro-enforcement production processes.
• Experience ensuring breakline monotonicity and downstream flow requirements are met.
• Proficiency with USGS 3DEP, 3DHP, FEMA, State DOT, and customer specifications.
• Experience working in versioned database environments i.e., Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE)
• Proficiency with FME to build geospatial workflows and perform geospatial analysis
• Proficiency with scripting languages e.g. Python, R
• Proficiency with CADD tools such as AutoDesk and MicroStation
• GISP Certified

Salary Range: 55K - 65K annual

Applicant must live in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday, PTO, EAP, disability and life insurance benefits.

Sanborn is an AA/Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.