Location Analytics Developer - Lakeland

Responsibilities

• Analysis & Report Automation: Maintain/develop a self-serve environment that allows department-specific users to exploit Spatial Data Science & GIS' expertise using developed applications that provide data-backed solutions to the asked business question(s).
• Research, summarize, analyze, synthesize, and visualize multiple datasets from internal sources (BAR, IS, RE, CRM, MBA, CI, LP…etc.) and external sources (competition, sales, demographics, purchase behaviors, customer data…etc.) into a comprehensive final deliverable (report, presentation, infographic, map, story-map…etc.) that enables decision makers to quickly advance our business backed by data driven decision-making.
• Support the innovation and enable the Spatial Data Science & GIS Team to maintain a high level of awareness of location-based data, systems, processes.
• Manage existing contracts and renewals to ensure Publix is not in breach of contract, and there is no lapse in data/service providers.
• Train GIS Analysts on Location Analytics and the skillsets needed to progress into a Location Analytics Developer (spatial statistics, Alteryx, existing methodologies/processes…etc.).
• Dedicate time to Marketing innovation and quality improvement.
• Manage special Marketing related assignments, which can include but is not limited to: project management, executing reporting and presenting results to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or another analytical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of geography, GIS, analytics, computer science, or similar analytics field work-related experience.
• 1 Year experience developing analytical systems, tools, or programs.
• 1 Year experience writing R/Python code or similar functionality within other statistical/GIS tools.
• Ability to develop and automate data-driven recommendations for strategic business partners with advanced technology, tools, systems, and data.
• In-depth knowledge of demographic datasets and Location Analytics.
• Critical/strategic thinking, problem solving, team-work, innate curiosity, adaptability.
• Decision-making, project management.
• Communication (verbal/written), persuasiveness, interpersonal/emotional intelligence.
• Advanced software knowledge of ESRI (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Online).
• Basic skills in Python/extensions.
• Basic knowledge of Alteryx, Alteryx Server, & RWillingness to travel up to one week at a time with overnight stays.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule as needed including nights, holidays, weekends, and extended hours to meet deadlines.