GIS Mapping Analyst

Trident Consulting is seeking a " GIS Mapping Data Analyst " for one of our clients in "San Francisco, CA or NYC, NY" A global leader in business and technology services. Job Title: GIS Mapping Data Analyst Location: San Francisco, CA or NYC, NY - (Preferred) Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, if based in SF/NY) Position Type: Contract - W2 Pay Rate ≈ $45/hr on W2 Duration: 6.5 months (Possible Extension) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst with strong product mapping and analytical expertise to support critical Mapping initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of Product and Data Analytics, supporting multiple initiatives including map data collection, navigation experiences, map expansion efforts, and mapping platform improvements. The ideal candidate will leverage data and analytical thinking to drive business decisions, identify product enhancement opportunities, perform deep-dive analysis, and measure the impact of new features. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and improve map data coverage and quality • Generate metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports • Conduct root-cause analyses and identify data quality issues • Track KPIs and measure performance against targets • Support product analytics across Driver, Rider, and Platform experiences • Build dashboards and generate actionable insights for feature prioritization • Monitor product health and proactively identify opportunities • Partner with Product Managers, Engineering teams, and UX Researchers • Translate analytical findings into meaningful business recommendations • Lead metrics reviews and support weekly and quarterly planning activities • Conduct ad-hoc investigations and support analytical model lifecycle management Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Analytics, GIS, Science, or equivalent work experience • Strong proficiency in SQL • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience in dashboard creation and reporting • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to communicate findings to business stakeholders and leadership teams Preferred Qualifications • Product mapping experience • Product analytics experience • Experience working with map-related datasets and quality metrics • Familiarity with Mode, Hex, and AI-powered analytics tools • Experience supporting enterprise-scale products and platforms • Experience working with large, cross-functional teams About Trident Consulting Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.