Job Title: GIS Solution Analyst
Location: Hollywood, FL
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract / Long-Term Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced GIS Solution Analyst to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in GIS applications, spatial data analysis, geospatial technologies, and enterprise GIS platforms.
The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, GIS developers, IT teams, and end users to understand business requirements, translate them into technical GIS solutions, and ensure the effective delivery of geospatial applications and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, analyse, and document business and technical requirements related to GIS applications and geospatial solutions.
- Work with business stakeholders to understand spatial data requirements and recommend appropriate GIS solutions.
- Analyse, manage, and maintain geospatial datasets, including vector, raster, and other spatial data formats.
- Configure, support, and maintain GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS products.
- Work with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise for spatial analysis, mapping, and data management.
- Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, data validation, and mapping activities to support business operations.
- Develop and maintain GIS workflows, maps, dashboards, and geospatial reports.
- Support integration of GIS platforms with enterprise applications, databases, and other business systems.
- Work with spatial databases such as SQL Server Spatial and PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
- Troubleshoot GIS application issues, data inconsistencies, and performance-related problems.
- Collaborate with GIS developers and technical teams to support application enhancements and system integrations.
- Prepare functional specifications, technical documentation, process flows, and user guides.
- Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of GIS solutions.
- Provide technical support and training to business users and other stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in GIS analysis, GIS solution development, or geospatial technology.
- Strong hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS products.
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Strong understanding of spatial data formats, geodatabases, coordinate systems, and projections.
- Experience performing spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and geographic data visualization.
- Knowledge of spatial databases such as SQL Server Spatial or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
- Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into GIS solutions.
- Understanding of GIS data management, data quality, and data integration.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Python scripting and ArcPy for GIS automation.
- Knowledge of FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for spatial data integration and transformation.
- Experience with ArcGIS REST API and web GIS applications.
- Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for GIS application development.
- Experience with ETL processes and geospatial data migration.
- Knowledge of cloud-based GIS solutions and enterprise GIS architecture.
- Experience working with municipal government, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, or public-sector GIS projects.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong experience working on enterprise GIS implementations and support.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience handling multiple GIS projects and delivering solutions within established timelines.
- Ability to understand business problems and recommend practical GIS solutions.