GIS Data Analyst

GIS Technical Analyst Duration: 24 Months (with a possibility of extension) Location: Jackson, MI (Hybrid) Local to Michigan only. Job Requirement: • Provide mapping and data services to support client's Forestry operations. • Collect, manage, and maintain operational data to ensure accuracy and accessibility. • Develop business processes, mapping applications, and tools that enhance forestry work management. • Collaborate with client Forestry and client Apps & Analytics to design and implement a new work management solution. • Support existing software platforms during the transition period, ensuring continuity of operations. • Evaluate current technology solutions and develop a transition plan to move from legacy systems to new platforms. • Implement both the transition plan and long term sustainment plan for new technology solutions. • Serve as a cross functional subject matter expert, troubleshooting complex technical issues and integrating data across systems. • Create and maintain reports, queries, and data integrations that support operational decision making. Other tasks as required. • Strong understanding of GIS, mapping tools, and spatial data management. • Experience with data collection, data governance, and workflow design. • Ability to analyze business needs and translate them into technical requirements. • Familiarity with work management systems, application development concepts, and system integrations. • Strong problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. • Effective communication skills for working with cross functional teams and end users. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and support both legacy and emerging technologies during transition periods. • Knowledge of forestry operations or natural resource management is beneficial but not required.