Job Description
Business Systems Analyst (GIS Specialist)
Are you passionate about data, maps, and making a real impact? Turn Data Into Action and join us as a BSA GIS Specialist!
Our Asset Management – Geospatial Technology team is seeking a Business Systems Analyst (GIS Specialist) to enhance our Gas Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP). This role combines business systems analysis (BSA) with geographic information systems (GIS) expertise to support data-driven decision-making, spatial analysis, and system integration across the organization. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to blend business systems analysis with cutting-edge geospatial technology to deliver smarter decisions, safer communities, and a stronger future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into GIS solutions
- Primary liaison with Gas operational, planning, and engineering teams
- Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS applications, tools, and databases
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document system requirements
- Perform advanced spatial data analysis and create maps, dashboards, and reports
- Provide support to end-users, the GIS technical team, and GIS editing staff on GIS tools and best practices
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in GIS and business systems analysis
- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Suite (ArcMap 10x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, etc.)
- Familiarity with Schneider ArcFM solutions and tools
- Esri Utility Network and Utility and Pipeline Data Model (UPDM)
- Experience with SQL, Python, Arcade, or other scripting languages for GIS automation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those required for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a small amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is small. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding work even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
- Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off to Recharge
- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Personal Leave –3 days per year
- Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
