Programmer Analyst 3

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Programmer Analyst 3 to join their dynamic team in Albuquerque. In this exciting role, you will leverage advanced geospatial technologies to support various government and private sector clients. You will manage projects, develop GIS applications, and lead innovative research initiatives that address real-world challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. If you're passionate about geospatial analysis and programming, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Remission

Dependent Education Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in geospatial technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee geospatial projects, including budgeting and risk assessment.
• Develop and maintain GIS applications and databases.

Skills

Geospatial Analysis

Programming (Python, Java, JavaScript)

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

ArcGIS SDKs

Django

Flask

Job description

Programmer Analyst 3 Requisition ID req32531 Working Title Programmer Analyst 3 Position Grade 14 Position Summary

**The final salary for this position is dependent upon total education and experience**

The Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) has a full-time Programmer Analyst 3 Position opening on the Albuquerque Main Campus. EDAC was established at UNM in 1965 to transfer NASA spaced-based technology to the private and public sectors. As a center of expertise in geospatial technology and information technology, EDAC’s mission is to serve federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies, research institutes, professional societies and organizations, and the private sector by leveraging geospatial technologies and information technologies to address their needs and challenges.

The Programmer Analyst 3 will be under limited supervision, providing professional level support in advanced geospatial technologies and research, with an emphasis on GIS and spatial analysis and modeling. This position requires a strong understanding of geospatial applications and programming, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively. Responsibilities include seeking and responding to funding opportunities, project scoping, prototyping, plan development, and conducting geospatial/programming feasibility studies. Manages and oversees EDAC’s Geospatial Program, which comprises developing integrated project management plans, budgeting, and risk assessment for complex long-term projects, as well as medium- and small-scale projects, including implementation schedules and resource estimates. Ability to lead the design, development, and implementation of geospatial research, applications, and products to fulfill grant and contract requirements. In addition, this position will assist EDAC’s IT staff in designing and developing integrated systems, applications, and automated workflows. This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced supportive environment, have attention to detail, and possess a broad range of GIS management, programming, and geospatial research skills. It also requires vision and leadership to further advance EDAC’s Geospatial Program.

EDAC’s Geospatial Program works across diverse systems, utilizing GIS, drones, remote sensing, image processing, web applications/services, and related programming to serve a wide range of clients. This work involves geospatial data acquisition, processing, mapping, analysis, and programming. EDAC primarily uses ESRI products in the development of specific client driven solutions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Procuring, scoping, budgeting, implementing, and managing geospatial projects using state-of-the-art geospatial technologies such as GeoAI, geospatial big data analytics, and 3D mapping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address geospatial challenges.
• Uses ESRI's ArcGIS software, extensions, and applications.
• Designs, develops, maintains geospatial databases, and routinely uses relational database management systems (RDMS) such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Gathers, develops, and/or maintains geospatial data, ensuring accuracy, integration, and consistency across various databases.
• Develops new GIS applications or modifies existing ones to create maps and automate workflows.
• Creates and maintains project reports, metadata, and documentation as required.
• Participates in meetings with EDAC’s IT developers, geospatial analyst/programmer staff, and clients as needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the expected project outcomes.
• Programming skills, including the development of applications and scripts leveraging technologies such as ArcGIS SDKs, ArcGIS Notebooks, Python, Java, JavaScript, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks like Python Flask and Django.
• Leads cooperatively with staff and students to complete assigned work.
• Proactively seeks input and clarification from other employees assigned to given projects in order to minimize time spent in performing the essential duties of the position.
• Develops, deploys, and maintains GIS applications built with ArcGIS extensions, ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps, ArcGIS Developer, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Develops mash-ups with other mapping technologies such as Google Maps, Bing Maps, and OpenStreetMap.
• Participates in the strategic planning and development of the New Mexico Resource Geographic Information Systems (RGIS) program.

Additional Requirements:

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Earth Data Analysis Center (985A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2026 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions.

Background Check Required: Yes For Best Consideration Date 3/6/2025 Eligible for Remote Work: No Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions: Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, preferably supervisory to UNMJobs application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit this link. Refer to this link for a definition of Regular Staff.