GIS Analyst: Data-Driven Futures for Kids

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a GIS Analyst 2 to turn geographic data into insights that support research, community planning, and action in children’s health.

You will prepare and analyze geospatial data, maintain spatial databases, and create maps and web-based products while collaborating with technical and nontechnical partners. The role emphasizes translating complex data into accessible map products and contributing to national initiatives addressing health inequities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
• Working knowledge of GIS software, applications programming, database and table structure and design, user interface and experience design and web application development.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Understanding of cartographic skills to create spatially explicit map products.
• Interpersonal skills to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to customer service, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze geospatial data for insights into children's health and development.
• Maintain high-quality spatial databases used across research and community planning.
• Create maps and web-based products to support research and action.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical partners.
• Translate complex data into understandable map products.
• Contribute to a national initiative addressing geographic and social inequities in health.

Skills

GIS software

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databases

Web development

UI/UX basics

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a GIS Analyst 2 to turn geographic data into insights that support research, community planning, and action in children’s health.

You will prepare and analyze geospatial data, maintain spatial databases, and create maps and web-based products while collaborating with technical and nontechnical partners. The role emphasizes translating complex data into accessible map products and contributing to national initiatives addressing health inequities.