GIS Data Analyst II — Geospatial Insights

RI Council 94; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 106,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is seeking a Data Analyst II to lead GIS operations, manage data governance, and serve as the agency's GIS subject matter expert.

You will coordinate with state agencies and institutions, administer ArcGIS platforms, and support data-driven decision making through R and Python, while developing policies and training staff. The role emphasizes collaboration, data security, and capacity building across divisions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GIS principles, data governance and security.
• Experience coordinating with state agencies and partners.
• Master's degree or equivalent in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RIDEM GIS operations and data governance.
• Administer ArcGIS Enterprise/Online and ESRI portals.
• Coordinate with agencies to share data and build capacity.
• Develop policies, staff trainings and best practices.

Skills

GIS knowledge

ArcGIS proficiency

Data governance

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-agency collaboration

Education

Master's in Public Administration/Business Admin/Social Sciences

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Online

ESRI portals

Python

R

Job description

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is seeking a Data Analyst II to lead GIS operations, manage data governance, and serve as the agency's GIS subject matter expert.

You will coordinate with state agencies and institutions, administer ArcGIS platforms, and support data-driven decision making through R and Python, while developing policies and training staff. The role emphasizes collaboration, data security, and capacity building across divisions.