GIS Analyst/Specialist

   Preferable 2+ years working experience with Railroad/Transit  industry        
·   Minimum 5 years hands-on  experience of   experience in supporting ESRI GIS software, Portal of ArcGIS, ArcGIS  Server, ArcGIS Desktop, HeXagon, Microsoft products, Microsoft Dynamics,  Coding Languages such as: SQL & Python     
·   Strong  analytical and problem-solving skills 
         

SUMMARY of the FUNCTION/Role   
The Enterprise Asset Management Value Realization Department of HQ is seeking One (1) temporary contractor to serve as an onsite/remote (1 Day from home maximum) as a GIS ANALYST/SPECIALIST/ENGINEER.  
  
This position is to provide technical support for various value realization Enterprise Asset Management Initiatives such as data quality improvements, GIS application creation, & Rail Engineering support work for various agencies.  
  
RESPONSIBILITIES  
·  Writing code, performing standard analysis and geo-analysis that will combine and transform datasets to meet a specific business need.  
·  Applying quality controls to output data for accuracy and usability by the desired audience.  
·  Developing reports in a variety of formats (Power BI, GIS Maps, Dashboards, automated emails, etc.) to share finished insights.  
·  Breaking down large requests/ problems from senior managers into discrete and solvable tasks.  
·  Documenting work in a thorough manner consistent with team standards so that it can be easily understood by teammates.  
·  Creating documents explaining the work done – both the outputs/ insights and the programs used – for technical and non-technical audiences.  
·  Performing statistical and geospatial analyses on a wide range of datasets.  
·  Keeping skill current by learning new algorithms, programming languages and GIS techniques.  

Qualifications EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION   
·  Minimum 5 years hands-on experience of experience in supporting ESRI GIS software, Portal of ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, HeXagon, Microsoft products, Microsoft Dynamics, Coding Languages such as: SQL & Python  
·  Strong skills in programming for data analytics, most preferably in Python or SQL, but other languages such as R and Java are valuable.
 · Strong skills in database designs and management
 · Strong skills in GIS Software Applications, preferably ArcPro and Enterprise, as well as Experience Builder and Survey123 Connect.
 · Understanding of analytical methods (e.g., probability and statistics, algorithm design).
 · Exceptional ability to read code and interpret data.
 · Familiarity with data processing and management support tools, including MS Office, advanced Excel analysis, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
 · Familiarity with transportation planning theory and practice, especially in large-scale transit systems.
 · Ability to collaborate and provide support to all levels, both technical and nontechnical.
 · Ability to manage projects and help lead team-based projects.
 · Proficiency in data management.
 · Experience in documenting processes, as well as performing quality checks.
 · Ability to keep up with technical innovation and trends in data science.
 · Familiarity with KPI metrics and ability to create algorithms to calculate them.
 · Ability to deconstruct difficult problems into smaller and simpler pieces.
 · Ability to think at a policy and strategic level
 · Strong written communication skills.  
·  Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skill in relating technical information to non-technical personnel  
·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
·  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment  
·  Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; a self-starter  
·  Excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization  
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or Transportation Planning/ Civil Engineering.
 · Ability to write, edit, and understand Python code, SQL or R Programming as well as use GIS Applications
 · Familiarity with data exploration/data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, Web Focus, etc.