H0118 - Data Analyst Maintenance Wage

Socket.dev; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a GIS Analyst to interpret policies, analyze data, and document processes. You will train staff, support program goals, and produce technical reports and dashboards. The role requires strong communication and GIS proficiency, with experience in ArcGIS Pro, Online, and related tools.

Collaboration across teams will be essential to drive improvements. The position emphasizes independent work, data-driven decision support, and maintaining system

Qualifications

• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply changes to policies and procedures and prepare technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on GIS technology and applications.
• Work independently and help develop project, program, or process improvements as directed.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analyst, and ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of relational databases and metadata documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and Reporting: interprets policies and analyzes business processes; assists with program improvements.
• Instructional and Process Documentation: develops documentation for UIs and applications and provides user training.
• Perform duties as assigned to support program goals and deliverables.
• Program Analysis and Reporting: conducts data research and prepares program reports.
• System Support: manages development and maintenance of systems and provides training.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

GIS guidance

Attention to detail

Education

GIS/Geography/CS related degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Spatial Analyst

3D Analyst

ArcGIS Online

Power BI

Microsoft Access

Business Objects

Relational databases / SQL

Job description

Interpreting and analyzing policies, procedures, and business processes. Providing guidance and problem resolution to internal and external customers and providing support and representation of innovative program goals. Run queries, analyze databases, analyze, and develop process flows, and compose technical documentation and diagrams to describe complex processes and systems. Perform special duties as assigned.

How you will contribute:

• Documentation and Reporting : Interprets and analyzes policies, procedures, and business processes. Conducts necessary research to enact program improvements. Assists with development of policies and procedures related to the specific program and applicable systems. Assists in implementing policies, procedures, contracts, and applications for both internal and external customers.
• Instructional and Process Documentation: Evaluates, develops, and maintains instructional and process documentation for the assigned user interface and application. Provides training for internal and external customers.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
• Program Analysis and Reporting: Conducts research and compiles data and prepares reports for presentations for a variety of programs or projects.
• System Support: Manages the development, maintenance, and use of systems to support assigned user interface and application. Maintains documentation and implements training to support program goals.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of data analysis and ability to evaluate and solve technical data problems.
• Skill in providing technical assistance to others in the use of GIS applications and related computer programs.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include a working knowledge of GIS theory, applications, architecture, and technology trends.
• Skilled in strong attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply changes to policies and procedures and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training to staff, especially as is related to sound use of GIS technology to support project development and program management.
• Ability to work independently and help develop project, program, or process improvement efforts as directed by management.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions and Arc GIS Online.
• Knowledge of GIS theory, applications, architecture, and technology trends.
• Knowledge of relational databases, database design, data integrity, and metadata documentation.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications including Excel.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field desired.
• Ability to provide innovative and creative business solutions to address changes in data requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and with a team.
• Ability to use spatial data to assist in decision making and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of a diverse range of transportation maintenance program areas.
• Knowledge of other data management systems such as Power BI, Business Object, or Microsoft Access is desired.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct