GIS Analyst Senior

Arizona State Land Department; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State Land Department in Phoenix seeks a Senior GIS Analyst to lead advanced spatial analysis, develop repeatable GIS workflows, and support enterprise GIS initiatives. You will produce cartographic products, analyze diverse data sources, and train staff on GIS tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data quality, and engagement with external partners, with potential hybrid remote work within Arizona after probation. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-level spatial analysis and GIS workflows.
• Ability to source and integrate diverse GIS data into enterprise systems.
• Experience with automation tools and creating repeatable processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced spatial analysis and produce maps, reports, and apps.
• Develop tools and workflows (ModelBuilder, ETL, Python) for GIS processes.
• Provide technical support and training for agency staff on GIS assets.
• Create metadata and document workflows; support field mapping needs.
• Collaborate across organizations and participate in working groups.

Skills

GIS systems

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcPy

Data management

Data automation

Cartography

Technical documentation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ModelBuilder

ETL

FME

Python automation

Job description

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

The Senior GIS Analyst serves as a high-level technical lead and key analytical resource for the Arizona State Land Department. Under the direction of the CIO, this role is responsible for performing advanced spatial analysis within a multi-disciplinary environment and producing high-quality cartographic, visualization, and reporting products to support the Department, external customers, and other state agencies. The Senior GIS Analyst drives operational efficiency by sourcing, evaluating, and integrating high-quality spatial data from diverse Federal, State, Local, and private entities into the agency’s enterprise GIS. Utilizing advanced automation tools—including FME, Python, ModelBuilder, and ETL processes—the position designs repeatable, efficient workflows to support programs across the agency. Additionally, this role provides technical support and training to agency staff and develops and supports custom web mapping applications. As a GIS advocate, the Senior Analyst collaborates across organizations and engages in local, state, and national working groups to promote GIS standards and best practices.

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Job Duties:

• Performing spatial analysis in a multi-disciplinary work environment, producing products from the results, such as online or traditional maps using cartographic skills, reports, or other types of apps that visualize and/or report the results. Communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to locate relevant external GIS data and bring it into the enterprise GIS.
• Provides technical support to users or customers regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, applications and data collection devices.
• Develop tools and processes (e.g. ModelBuilder, ETL, Python automation) allowing for repeatable and efficient GIS workflows in support of programs across the agency.
• Create metadata, document workflows, and prepare reports as needed.
• Support field mapping needs for agency staff.
• Develop, manage, and maintain GIS data including: feature services, enterprise geodatabases and other industry formats.
• Be an advocate for GIS and participate in local, state, and national working groups.
• Apply the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in 1:1 coaching sessions, daily group huddles, and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned and as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• GIS systems, spatial data, database systems, coordinate systems, and development platforms
• Operating GIS hardware such as large format plotters and GPS devices
• The organization's policies, procedures, methodologies, and tools
• Public land survey system and land legal descriptions

Skilled in:

• Working with GIS geodatabases using federal, state, and local industry data models
• Using ArcGIS Pro for cartography, analysis, and data editing
• Esri's ArcGIS Online systems, including Web App Builder, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey123 (building surveys)
• Using tools for data automation, including ArcPy
• Working with raster data and utilizing imagery
• Common office software including MS Office and GSuite
• Digitizing non-geospatial records such as legal descriptions
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Time management, organization, and attention to detail

Ability to:

• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external customers
• Develop and write technical documentation
• Express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years professional experience using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).