Job Description

GIS Analyst III

Location: Atlanta, GA
Work Structure: Hybrid (4 Days In-Office / 1 Day Remote)
Contract- 3 Years

Client- Southern Company Gas.

The GIS Analyst III will develop a deep understanding of the current GIS data landscape, workflows, and business processes, and design solutions for integrations, transformations, and data deliverables.

This role involves advanced GIS analysis, data mining, database maintenance, and technical project execution to meet internal and external customer requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and experience working in utility or pipeline GIS environments.

Key Responsibilities

GIS Analysis & Data Management

• Perform advanced GIS analysis and modeling.
• Conduct data mining activities to meet customer specifications.
• Process, prepare, and convert spatial and tabular data for GIS entry.
• Perform QA/QC on versioned data prior to production deployment.
• Provide specialized queries, maps, and reports.

Database & Technical Project Support

• Participate in database design and advanced geospatial modeling.
• Support application testing and document defects.
• Develop and maintain automated processes using Model Builder, Python scripting, or similar tools
• Analyze business processes and recommend best-practice improvements.

Utility & Pipeline Focus

• Apply advanced linear referencing techniques
• Work within Utility and Pipeline Data Model (UPDM) frameworks.
• Support Utility Network data management and enhancements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Interface with users to document system changes and enhancements.
• Identify and implement new GIS technologies and process improvements.
• Support cross-departmental GIS initiatives and integrations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography (GIS), Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of industry-standard GIS experience,
  OR
• GIS Certificate and 3+ years of related experience.
• 1+ year of experience in utility or pipeline GIS environments preferred.

Technical Skills & Proficiency

Advanced Proficiency

• Esri ArcGIS Pro
• Esri ArcGIS 10.2x
• Linear Referencing
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Intermediate Proficiency

• FME (Safe Software)
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• Utility Network
• Model Builder
• Python
• SQL (RDBMS)

Basic Proficiency

• AutoCAD / CADD
• Visual Basic / VBA
• SharePoint

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong geoprocessing and spatial analysis expertise.
• Experience with application testing and test script development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and requirements review skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.