GIS Analyst

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a GIS Analyst to join our team in Chesterfield, MO. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Work within the GIS Finishing department, creating, analyzing, and providing quality assurance on a wide range of geospatial products to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations. Perform reporting and Project Management support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related GIS field (will accept 5+ years of experience in stereo compilation in lieu of a degree).
Three or more (3+) years of GIS experience with increasing responsibilities.
Proficiency in ESRI suite including ArcPRO.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Advanced understanding of geodatabase creation and manipulation.
Experience creating LIDAR derivative products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptability to changing schedules and priorities based on client needs.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Nice To Haves

Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience with CAD software such MicroStation CONNECT and AutoCAD preferred.
Experience training technical staff on products and services.

Responsibilities

Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes. Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute. Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, associates, government officials and the general public.
Conduct advanced geospatial analysis using ESRI software suite, ensuring accurate transformations and geoprocessing to create high-quality final products.
Generate and validate topology for ESRI-based vector and raster datasets, crafting detailed LIDAR surface models, las pointclouds, and intensity images aligned with client specifications.
Develop and optimize workflows to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
Create and implement checklists to systematically guide project progression and assure dataset integrity at each stage.
Validate datasets and provide peer review to maintain consistent quality control throughout the department's deliverables.
Offer targeted training sessions and constructive feedback to junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance product knowledge.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, acting as a mentor to less experienced analysts.
Provide expert technical advice to Project Management upon project awarding, including guidance on data schemas, data dictionaries, and geodatabase creation.
Engage in proactive client support to address inquiries and articulate complex geospatial concepts and methodologies.
Uphold stringent quality standards to achieve first-time client acceptance and punctual final delivery of all projects.
Review and recommend updates to ISO Work Instructions to reflect current best practices and ensure full compliance.
Identify and propose creative solutions to complex issues, ensuring that alternative approaches are evaluated and the most effective methods are adopted.
Diligently maintain and update status reports and tracking mechanisms for all projects, ensuring transparency and up-to-date communication across teams.