GIS Analyst
GFT is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Geospatial team on the East Coast. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the following areas: Mechanicsburg, PA; Towson, MD; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NJ; and Miami, FL. Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.
What you'll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent opportunity to join and enhance a diverse team that is currently working on a wide range of exciting geospatially based data analytics, data visualization, and automated decision support-oriented projects across the country in several industries. This role supports the delivery of modern GIS solutions that help clients organize data, improve operations, and make better decisions across transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and public-sector programs.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Support the design, configuration, and development of GIS applications and toolsets.
- Implement GIS applications and workflows using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Configure and customize Esri Experience Builder applications.
- Develop dashboards for data analysis, reporting, and situational awareness.
- Configure and deploy field collection applications, including Survey123 and Field Maps.
- Support GIS data management workflows, including hosted feature layers, enterprise geodatabases, and versioned editing environments.
- Develop and maintain scripts or repeatable workflows that improve data processing, quality control, and reporting.
- Participate in client meetings and perform demos of developed tools.
- Support documentation, testing, quality control, and lifecycle management of GIS applications, data, and services.
What you'll bring to our firm:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3+ years of professional GIS experience using the Esri ArcGIS platform, including:
- Use of and management of GIS with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or ArcGIS Portal.
- Administration and configuration of ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Hub, Datastore.
- Configuration and customization of Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Web App Builder, ArcGIS Experience Builder.
- Production experience with Python and ArcGIS API for Python and ArcPy.
- Production experience with Oracle and/or SQL Server geodatabase management / SQL querying multi-environment setups (Dev, Test, Prod).
- Experience creating geoprocessing services using ArcGIS Pro Model Builder and ArcGIS Pro Python Toolbox.
- Successful deployment of configured Apps with ArcGIS Web App Builder and Experience Builder Developer editions.
- Client-focused and service-oriented.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of generative AI tools, including how to select an appropriate large language model for a task, develop effective prompts, evaluate outputs, and apply AI responsibly in technical workflows.
What we prefer you bring:
- 4+ years of GIS experience.
- Prior experience with Safe Software FME, Esri Roads & Highways, Python, or ArcPy.
- Customer-facing role experience.
- Experience leading a project team.
- ArcGIS Enterprise installation and setup.
- Create and manage Enterprise Geodatabases.
- Develop process and data automation via scripting.
- Architect efficient solutions and Enterprise GIS environments to meet client requirements.
- Python scripting for data ingestion and normalization.
- Proficient with ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- JSON Data & Files
- Troubleshooting and optimization using ArcGIS Server Manager and Monitor.
- Knowledge of deploying/troubleshooting standalone applications to IIS.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL/PostGIS geodatabases.
- Experience in Transportation or AEC industries.
- Reside on the East Coast or comfortable operating in Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.
- Familiarity with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, MicrosoftCopilot, Claude Code, or similar AI coding, research, and workflow automation platforms.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Sponsorship not offered for this role.
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Towson, MD; Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NJ; and Miami, FL. Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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