GIS Development & Data Analyst

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

The GIS Development and Data Analyst is responsible for the direct development of GIS-related software applications and for providing complex analytics on modeled GIS data. With full proficiency, the Analyst makes recommendations and advises clients on the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies. Uses skilled expertise and programming-level proficiency with related software to develop, collect, store and analyze the GIS data.

The GIS Development and Data Analyst is approached when clients want to upgrade or create new GIS-related applications or present geospatial data in a way that is easier to understand. Also responsible for using data to create maps and graphs, conducting research into specific fields, and sourcing and compiling data from a wide range of sources such as satellite images, existing maps, and field observation.

Position's expertise may be called upon for a wide variety of projects, and can be engaged by a range of clients, including information technology (IT) management, architects and analysts. May also be engaged by a business unit group to support GIS concerns relating to a specific project. Other duties:
Front level response for emergency or high priority programming or data forensic analysis, Provides full support in developing and maintaining the GIS computing infrastructure, Assumes business representative role in the development and maintenance of GIS-related projects to Information Technology (IT) groups, Recommends and establishes standards and procedures to deal with production of high-priority GIS data, maps and associated services, Actively participates in the design and development of enterprise geographic information systems which may link facility maps with data to produce maps, web apps and data analytics, Writes programs and develops user interfaces, menus and macro-level commands to meet high priority GIS staff needs, Researches, develops, and recommends technology, price, schedule and other elements to meet a specific customer need relating to geospatial and attribution data, Creates GIS tools, products, and software integration to meet a variety of business client needs, Trains users and programmers to ensure maintenance, usage and application are appropriate, Works with clients to determine GIS needs and architectural considerations, then agree upon a scope of work, Documents research and development work while providing timely reporting of project status.

This position assists in siting and provides technical support for generation development projects across a diverse mix of technologies, including utility-scale solar, distributed solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), natural gas generation, advanced nuclear technologies, and other emerging energy resources. The Analyst delivers spatial analysis, data management, and mapping support that inform site evaluation as well as environmental, permitting, and real estate considerations, and develops executive-level maps, dashboards, and visualizations that support project development decisions, portfolio planning, regulatory filings, and leadership communications.

The role collaborates with project development, environmental, engineering, transmission, permitting, and real…