GIS Analyst I (Surdex)
About The Position
Bowman is hiring a GIS Analyst I to work in its GIS Finishing department in Chesterfield, Missouri. The role creates, analyzes, and quality-checks a wide range of geospatial products to meet or exceed client expectations, and provides reporting and project-management support. The analyst works under the direction of experienced professionals and established procedures, with work reviewed by senior staff. The position involves advanced geospatial analysis and quality assurance using ESRI software, development of LIDAR-derived products, workflow improvement, dataset validation, peer review, and support for project management and clients. The analyst also contributes to staff training, work-instruction updates, status reporting, and continuous improvement. The role is primarily office-based and may involve local and occasional out-of-area or overnight business travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography or a related GIS field, or at least five years of stereo compilation experience in lieu of a degree.
- At least three years of GIS experience with increasing responsibilities.
- Proficiency in the ESRI suite, including ArcGIS Pro.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Advanced understanding of geodatabase creation and manipulation.
- Experience creating LIDAR derivative products.
- Experience training technical staff on products and services.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities based on client needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, analyze and interpret data, and maintain a strong commitment to quality.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience with CAD software such as MicroStation CONNECT and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Perform work under direct supervision, follow established procedures, and accept direction on assignments and tasks.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, associates, government officials, and the general public.
- Conduct geospatial analysis using the ESRI software suite, including transformations and geoprocessing, to produce quality final products.
- Generate and validate topology for ESRI-based vector and raster datasets.
- Create LIDAR surface models, point clouds, and intensity images that align with client specifications.
- Develop and optimize workflows to improve team efficiency and product quality.
- Create and implement checklists to guide project progression and protect dataset integrity.
- Validate datasets and conduct peer reviews to maintain quality control.
- Provide training and constructive feedback to junior team members, and mentor less experienced analysts.
- Advise Project Management after project award on data schemas, data dictionaries, and geodatabase creation.
- Provide client support by addressing inquiries and explaining geospatial concepts and methodologies.
- Maintain quality standards to achieve first-time client acceptance and timely project delivery.
- Review and recommend updates to ISO Work Instructions to reflect best practices and ensure compliance.
- Identify and propose solutions to complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and adopt effective methods.
- Maintain and update project status reports and tracking mechanisms to support transparent, current communication across teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
