GIS Analyst # 26-25445
About the role
Duration: 24 Months. Note: Remote opportunity, virtual workers are expected to live within a footprint state (NC, SC, FL, OH, KY, IN) or the DC metro area. The GIS Analyst for Transmission Vegetation Management is a highly specialized role that provides essential geospatial and analytical support to Clients Transmission Vegetation Management operations. This position is integral to ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric power by enabling informed decision-making through advanced data analysis and geospatial technologies. The GIS Analyst is responsible for pulling and analyzing GIS data to define the scope of work for field operations, performing complex spatial analyses to deliver actionable insights, and maintaining the integrity of geospatial datasets through rigorous updates and adherence to established data standards. By ensuring accuracy and consistency in data, the analyst safeguards the reliability of work execution systems that operational teams depend on for planning and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Pull and analyze GIS data to define the scope of work for field operations.
- Perform complex spatial analyses to deliver actionable insights.
- Maintain the integrity of geospatial datasets through rigorous updates and adherence to established data standards.
- Provide technical expertise in querying and reporting data using SQL.
- Perform ad‑hoc analysis to address evolving business needs.
- Leverage Python for workflow automation to enable process efficiencies and reduce manual effort (strong preference).
- Demonstrate proficiency in industry‑standard tools such as ArcGIS, ArcMap, and geoprocessing technologies.
- Integrate data visualization techniques to communicate insights effectively.
- Apply high level problem‑solving, attention to detail, and adaptability to support dynamic operational requirements.
- Collaborate and communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing responsive support and resolving issues that impact operational performance.
- Interpret complex datasets and troubleshoot data discrepancies.
- Ensure end users can fully utilize work execution systems.
- Apply knowledge of vegetation management practices within the utility sector (advantageous but not mandatory).
- Quickly understand operational workflows and align geospatial solutions to business objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance data processes, streamline reporting, and implement best practices across the team.
- Support the client’s commitment to compliance with regulatory standards.
- Play a pivotal part in optimizing vegetation management strategies that protect infrastructure and maintain service reliability.
- Combine advanced technical skills with a strong customer service orientation to ensure data‑driven solutions translate into operational success.
- Reinforce the client’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electric service.
Skillsets
- Python
- SQL
Education
Associates degree
About the company
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on‑demand and total workforce solutions. For more information, visit www.ustechsolutions.com