GIS Analyst; Research Analyst - AR

Introduction

THE POSITION The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of GIS Analyst (Research Analyst) in the Data and Policy Analytics Division (DAPA).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.

LOCATION:

Office of Policy and Management – 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

WORK HOURS:

Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT better decision-making by performing data analysis, development, aggregation, and visualization. Assist in managing a geospatial data clearinghouse for public access to geospatial information through the CT Geodata Portal. Develop and implement repeatable GIS, data science, analytics, and mapping workflows to help solve real‑world problems.

At OPM, we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

DAPA was established to serve as a resource for data analysis and data‑related projects at the Office of Policy and Management. The DAPA division directs and manages activities related to the collection, analysis, sharing, coordination and dissemination of data and is responsible for the development and implementation of the State Data Plan, the Open Data Portal, administration of DataLinkCT, the State’s integrated data system and development of the State’s GIS Office for geospatial data.

The use of data across agencies facilitates a system‑wide perspective and is a critical component of Governor Lamont’s statewide performance and results agenda to implement a data‑driven and informed policy agenda in state government that is user‑friendly, cost‑effective, data‑informed, and results‑driven.

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in research design and implementation.

• Support the collection, compilation, and dissemination of geographic information systems (GIS) data across the state, including from and to state agencies, councils of government, municipalities, and other constituencies.
• Contribute to the management of a geospatial data clearinghouse for public access to such information through the online repository, described in section 4‑67p of the general statutes.
• Support the creation and acquisition of GIS data, including aerial imagery, elevation, hydrographic data, and parcel information.
• Assist GIS Office staff in developing and maintaining up‑to‑date broadband maps, showing availability and adoption of broadband service, including publication of map data through the geospatial data clearinghouse.
• Perform technical data processing to aggregate and organize existing data sets and create new data sets.
• Develop interactive web mapping applications and static maps for state agencies and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement repeatable data science, analytic, and mapping workflows.
• Support state agencies with their GIS needs by participating in meetings, sourcing data and tools, providing technical support, and developing static or web maps.
• Conduct training and outreach on GIS data, analytical techniques, and geospatial programs and methods.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of research methods and techniques; statistics; skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze data; develop programs and use prepackaged computer programs to perform data analysis; understand agency related policies and procedures…