GIS Business Analyst

Tech Observer; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Observer is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst (GIS) to support large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in GIS technologies and experience within the utility domain.

As a client-facing liaison, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project execution and delivery of high-quality spatial solutions. Key responsibilities include gathering business requirements, developing GIS datasets, and leading GIS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the Utility industry is mandatory.
• Proven experience as a GIS Analyst, GIS Consultant, or Business Systems Analyst in GIS environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for GIS initiatives among stakeholders.
• Lead GIS project execution across utility and renewable energy.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Develop and maintain GIS datasets and workflows.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro and Python automation for efficiency.
• Ensure data accuracy through QA/QC processes.

Skills

GIS expertise

Utility industry experience

JIRA user stories

ArcGIS Pro

Python automation

Spatial analysis

Job description

Need someone with strong network utility from electric background. Not Gas or other utility

Someone could write user stories using JIRA

Write FRD/BRD documents, convert functional requirement into technical documents

Does asset allocation and map within utility network

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst (GIS) with strong experience in the Utility domain and expertise in GIS technologies to support large-scale renewable energy, transmission, and infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate will serve as a client-facing liaison, collaborating with cross-functional teams while driving end-to-end GIS project ownership and delivering high-quality spatial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, clients, and technical teams for GIS-related initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end GIS project execution across utility, renewable energy, transmission, and infrastructure programs.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain GIS datasets, geodatabases, and spatial analysis workflows.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro and ArcPy/Python automation to improve operational efficiency and streamline GIS processes.
• Perform CAD-to-GIS data conversion, integration, and validation activities.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through rigorous QA/QC processes and governance standards.
• Translate complex spatial and technical analysis into executive-level presentations and business insights.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, IT, and project management teams.
• Support process improvements and recommend GIS best practices within utility environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in the Utility industry is mandatory.
• Proven experience as a GIS Analyst, GIS Consultant, or Business Systems Analyst in GIS environments.