Senior GIS Analyst

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<strong>Do you have experience in GIS consulting in local government?<br>Do you have experience in Experience Builder, Story Maps, and developing customized widgets?<br><br>If so, Geographic Technologies Group would love to hear from you!</strong><br><br><strong>Position Overview<br></strong><br>
</div><div>We are seeking a <strong>Senior GIS Analyst</strong> with strong <strong>hands-on technical expertise</strong> and a proven track record of <strong>consulting with local government clients</strong>. This role blends <strong>advanced GIS development</strong>, <strong>client engagement</strong>, and <strong>solution delivery</strong>, with a particular emphasis on <strong>ArcGIS Experience Builder, StoryMaps, and custom widget/application development</strong>.<br><br>
</div><div>The ideal candidate is both a <strong>builder and a consultant</strong>—someone who can translate client needs into scalable, user-friendly GIS solutions while actively developing and configuring applications.<br><br>
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<strong>Key Responsibilities<br></strong><br>
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<strong>Client Consulting & Solution Delivery<br></strong><br>
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<li>Serve as a <strong>trusted advisor to local government clients</strong> (city, county, regional agencies)<br><br>
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<li>Lead <strong>requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder interviews<br></strong><br>
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<li>Translate business needs into <strong>GIS workflows, applications, and dashboards<br></strong><br>
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<li>Provide <strong>strategic guidance</strong> on GIS modernization, web applications, and user engagement<br><br>
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<li>Support <strong>project scoping, estimates, and technical approach development</strong> for proposals<br><br>
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<strong>Application Development (Hands-On)<br></strong><br>
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<li>Design, configure, and deploy <strong>ArcGIS Experience Builder applications<br></strong><br>
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<li>Develop <strong>custom widgets</strong> using JavaScript/React within Experience Builder<br><br>
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<li>Build and publish <strong>ArcGIS StoryMaps</strong> to communicate data-driven narratives<br><br>
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<li>Configure and enhance <strong>ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise</strong> environments<br><br>
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<li>Develop <strong>web maps, dashboards, and data-driven applications</strong> for operational use<br><br>
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<strong>Customization & Integration<br></strong><br>
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<li>Create <strong>custom GIS solutions</strong> integrating Esri tools with client systems<br><br>
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<li>Develop and maintain <strong>custom scripts, widgets, and extensions<br></strong><br>
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<li>Leverage APIs (ArcGIS API for JavaScript, REST services) to extend platform capabilities<br><br>
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<li>Ensure solutions are <strong>scalable, performant, and user-centric<br></strong><br>
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<strong>Data Management & Analysis<br></strong><br>
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<li>Perform advanced <strong>spatial analysis and data modeling<br></strong><br>
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<li>Design and manage <strong>geodatabases and data schemas<br></strong><br>
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<li>Ensure data quality, governance, and best practices<br><br>
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<li>Support <strong>data visualization and decision-support tools<br></strong><br>
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<strong>Collaboration & Leadership<br></strong><br>
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<li>Mentor junior staff and provide <strong>technical guidance<br></strong><br>
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<li>Collaborate with project managers, developers, and client stakeholders<br><br>
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<li>Contribute to <strong>internal best practices, reusable components, and templates<br></strong><br>
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<li>Participate in <strong>knowledge sharing and training initiatives<br></strong><br>
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<strong>Required Qualifications<br></strong><br>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field<br><br>
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<strong>5+ years of professional GIS experience</strong>, preferably in a consulting environment<br><br>
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<li>Demonstrated experience working with <strong>local government clients<br></strong><br>
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<li>Hands-on experience with:<br><br><ul>
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<strong>ArcGIS Experience Builder (required)<br></strong><br>
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<strong>ArcGIS StoryMaps (required)<br></strong><br>
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<strong>ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise<br></strong><br>
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<li>Strong experience developing <strong>custom widgets (JavaScript, React)<br></strong><br>
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<li>Proficiency with <strong>ArcGIS API for JavaScript<br></strong><br>
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<li>Experience translating business needs into <strong>technical GIS solutions<br></strong><br>
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<li>Strong communication and client-facing skills<br><br>
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<strong>Preferred Qualifications<br></strong><br>
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<li>Experience with <strong>Esri Utility Network, Parcel Fabric, or municipal workflows<br></strong><br>
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<li>Familiarity with <strong>Python (ArcPy), automation, or scripting<br></strong><br>
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<li>Experience supporting <strong>RFP responses or technical proposals<br></strong><br>
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<li>Understanding of <strong>cloud environments (Azure, AWS)</strong> in GIS deployments<br><br>
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<li>Esri Technical Certification(s)<br><br>
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<strong>Key Competencies<br></strong><br>
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<strong>Consultative Mindset</strong> – Able to guide clients, not just execute tasks<br><br>
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<strong>Hands-On Builder</strong> – Strong technical depth with modern Esri tools<br><br>
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<strong>Problem Solver</strong> – Translates complex needs into practical solutions<br><br>
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<strong>Communicator</strong> – Clearly explains technical concepts to non-technical users<br><br>
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<strong>Collaborator</strong> – Works effectively across teams and disciplines<br><br>
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<p>This is a remote position.</p>