Senior GIS Analyst

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training \& development

Do you have experience in GIS consulting in local government?

Do you have experience in Experience Builder, Story Maps, and developing customized widgets?

If so, Geographic Technologies Group would love to hear from you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior GIS Analyst with strong hands-on technical expertise and a proven track record of consulting with local government clients. This role blends advanced GIS development, client engagement, and solution delivery, with a particular emphasis on ArcGIS Experience Builder, StoryMaps, and custom widget/application development.

The ideal candidate is both a builder and a consultant—someone who can translate client needs into scalable, user-friendly GIS solutions while actively developing and configuring applications.

Key Responsibilities

Client Consulting \& Solution Delivery

• Serve as a trusted advisor to local government clients (city, county, regional agencies)
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder interviews
• Translate business needs into GIS workflows, applications, and dashboards
• Provide strategic guidance on GIS modernization, web applications, and user engagement
• Support project scoping, estimates, and technical approach development for proposals

Application Development (Hands-On)

• Design, configure, and deploy ArcGIS Experience Builder applications
• Develop custom widgets using JavaScript/React within Experience Builder
• Build and publish ArcGIS StoryMaps to communicate data-driven narratives
• Configure and enhance ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise environments
• Develop web maps, dashboards, and data-driven applications for operational use

Customization \& Integration

• Create custom GIS solutions integrating Esri tools with client systems
• Develop and maintain custom scripts, widgets, and extensions

Leverage APIs (ArcGIS API for JavaScript, REST services) to extend platform capabilities

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• Ensure solutions are scalable, performant, and user-centric

Data Management \& Analysis

• Perform advanced spatial analysis and data modeling
• Design and manage geodatabases and data schemas

Ensure data quality, governance, and best practices

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• Support data visualization and decision-support tools

Collaboration \& Leadership

• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance

Collaborate with project managers, developers, and client stakeholders

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• Contribute to internal best practices, reusable components, and templates
• Participate in knowledge sharing and training initiatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field

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• 5\+ years of professional GIS experience, preferably in a consulting environment
• Demonstrated experience working with local government clients

Hands-on experience with:

• + ArcGIS Experience Builder (required)

+ ArcGIS StoryMaps (required)

+ ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise

• Strong experience developing custom widgets (JavaScript, React)
• Proficiency with ArcGIS API for JavaScript
• Experience translating business needs into technical GIS solutions

Strong communication and client-facing skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Esri Utility Network, Parcel Fabric, or municipal workflows
• Familiarity with Python (ArcPy), automation, or scripting
• Experience supporting RFP responses or technical proposals
• Understanding of cloud environments (Azure, AWS) in GIS deployments

Esri Technical Certification(s)

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Key Competencies

• Consultative Mindset – Able to guide clients, not just execute tasks
• Hands-On Builder – Strong technical depth with modern Esri tools
• Problem Solver – Translates complex needs into practical solutions
• Communicator – Clearly explains technical concepts to non-technical users
• Collaborator – Works effectively across teams and disciplines

This is a remote position.