GIS Solution Engineer - Local Government (Minneapolis)

PowerToFly; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 79,248 - 130,728; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a GIS subject matter expert in Minneapolis, MN. You will build relationships with clients, sell Esri software, and provide expert solutions to complex challenges. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience with Esri technology and local government support. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and opportunities for professional growth. A bachelor's degree in geography or computer science is required, and the estimated salary range is $79,248 – $130,728 USD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps and performing spatial analysis.
• 1+ years of experience working in or supporting local government.
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships by presenting and supporting Esri software sales.
• Become a local government and ArcGIS subject matter expert.
• Propose solutions that clarify GIS business value to customers.

Skills

Esri technology

Spatial analysis

Local government support

Technical consulting

Presentation skills

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography or computer science

Tools

ArcGIS

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Overview

As a GIS subject matter expert, you’re a natural at identifying the right analysis tools for the problem at hand. Not only do you create innovative solutions, you talk about solutions in ways that get others excited about the power of GIS technology. Join an account team and advise customers on their most complex business challenges. Leverage your problem‑solving skills to demonstrate the value of GIS and how it finds unique patterns, trends, and understanding.

At Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Support your team as you help plan and execute sales strategies.
• Be an expert. Become a subject matter expert of local government as well as a technical expert of ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about Esri technologies and thoroughly communicate the Esri message. Be a visionary for your customers anticipating their needs and the technology trends that may impact them.
• Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to our customers by addressing the critical challenges they face. Define and deliver strategies to customers that align Esri technology with their business.
• Tell our story. Present technical demonstrations of proposed solutions to customers. Successfully design presentations for technical and non‑technical customers. Provide best practices related to the use, deployment, and administration of Esri technology. Present at conferences and trade shows.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications
• 1+ years of experience working in or supporting local government
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)
• Experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design as well as an understanding of sales and business development processes
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS)
• Remarkable presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25‑50%
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architecture
• Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems including data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms
• Experience incorporating real‑time information streams with existing GIS data and IT infrastructure
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence/machine learning concepts
• Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Master’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs
• Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $79,248 – $130,728 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.