About the position
The Geospatial Data and Multimedia Analyst supports the MGIS Unit in conducting research and integrating geospatial and tabular data related to economic development using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data visualization platforms. This role also includes supporting the multimedia needs of the corporation. The analyst will be responsible for producing static maps, supporting web-based mapping, managing spatial and non-spatial databases, and providing technical support to GIS staff. Additionally, the analyst will research, assess, integrate, manipulate, exploit, extract, and analyze digital data, integrating economic development data with GIS and guiding team members in these efforts. The position requires the analyst to analyze, evaluate, reformat, and convert geospatial data, assist in GIS project planning by developing project scopes, organizing tasks, estimating resources, and managing schedules. Participation in project deliverables production is essential, as is the development and support of client maintenance and relationship-building activities. The analyst will also customize product generation and analyze customer information, supporting project management teams across departments with both internal and external projects. Staying updated on geographic information trends and technologies is crucial, as is capturing and editing multimedia content for EDC events and projects, along with maintaining multimedia production equipment.
Responsibilities
- Produce static maps and support web-based mapping.
- Manage spatial and non-spatial databases and provide technical support to GIS staff.
- Research, assess, integrate, manipulate, exploit, extract, and analyze digital data.
- Integrate economic development data with GIS and guide team members.
- Analyze, evaluate, reformat, and convert geospatial data.
- Assist in GIS project planning: develop project scope, organize tasks, estimate resources, and manage schedules.
- Participate in project deliverables production.
- Develop and support client maintenance and relationship-building activities.
- Customize product generation and analyze customer information.
- Support project management teams across departments with internal and external projects.
- Stay updated on geographic information trends and technologies.
- Capture and edit multimedia content for EDC events and projects.
- Maintain multimedia production equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Urban Planning, Urban Policy, Geoinformatics, Geography, Geology, Geographic Information Systems Science (GISc), Urban Design, Data Science, Architecture, or Computer Science.
- At least one year of working experience in related fields (paid internships count as work experience).
- Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with ESRI products, including desktop professional products (ArcPro) and Portal.
- Ability to use coding languages such as Python or R for data processing and analysis tasks.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
- New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with additional GIS software or tools.
- Familiarity with economic development principles and practices.
- Knowledge of multimedia production techniques.
Benefits
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more
